also: たっけいぞう
noun
crucifix
Specifically refers to a sculpted or artistic representation of the crucifixion of Christ, as opposed to the cross itself. Compare with 十字架像.
See also: 十字架像
教会の祭壇の上に大きな磔刑像が掲げられていた。
A large crucifix was displayed above the church altar.
十字架像 can refer to a crucifix or a plain cross image, while 磔刑像 specifically emphasizes the figure of Christ on the cross.
Compound of 磔刑 (crucifixion) and 像 (statue, image). The reading たくけいぞう is standard; たっけいぞう is a less common variant.