Jesus and Child, (sculpture).

Jesus and Child, (sculpture).

Brioschi, Amarigo J., sculptor.

Cram, Ralph Adams, 1863-1942, architect.

Goodhue & Ferguson, architectural firm.

Jesus and Child, (sculpture).

Dedicated June 6, 1976.

Digital Reference:

Sculpture: stone; Base: stone.

Sculpture: approx. H. 3 ft. x W. 1 1/2 ft.

Christ stands wearing robes with his proper left hand raised in blessing and a child standing in front of him. The child has shoulder-length hair, and wears a long-sleeved, ankle-length robe. The sculpture is placed within a canopied niche above a doorway.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Outdoor Sculpture -- Minnesota -- St. Paul

Architectural component

House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 797 Summit Avenue, Above door, St. Paul, Minnesota

Nearby plaque reads: "The statue of Jesus and child has been placed above the doorway to the glory of God and in loving memory of Elmer M. Finck 1898-1973. By members of his family and friends in the congregation/June 6 1976 Designer-A.J. Brioschi. For related information see Gebhard and Martinson, "A Guide to the Architecture of Minnesota," University of Minnesota Press, 1977, pg. 104.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Minnesota, Minneapolis - St. Paul survey, 1993.

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