Limestone Font 1935 - 1942

Ursula Lauderdale rendered this Limestone Font into a drawing, capturing its intricate details. Dominating the scene is the cross, a symbol deeply embedded in the Christian faith, representing sacrifice, redemption, and spiritual transcendence. The cross, a powerful and poignant symbol, appears across various cultures and epochs. Long before Christianity, cruciform symbols existed, representing cosmic and spiritual concepts. The Christian cross inherited this visual language, yet transformed it into a potent emblem of faith and salvation. In Lauderdale's depiction, the cross is rendered with solemnity. It speaks to the profound emotional and psychological impact of faith—how symbols can evoke deep-seated feelings and memories, transcending time and cultural boundaries. This enduring symbol engages viewers on a subconscious level, resonating with collective memory and shared human experiences. The evolution and adaptation of the cross illustrate how symbols resurface, adapt, and acquire new meanings across diverse historical contexts.