Jesus and the Little Children, (sculpture).

Jesus and the Little Children, (sculpture).

Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, sculptor.

Irmscher & Sons, Inc., contractor.

Flour City Ornamental Ironworks, founder.

Jesus and the Little Children, (sculpture).

Cast 1962. Dedicated Feb. 4, 1962.

Digital Reference:

Approx. 6 ft. x 8 ft. x 12 in.

Jesus kneeling between two standing children, a boy and a girl. His hands are raised with the elbows bent, as if about to embrace each child. The girl stands at Jesus's proper right with a dove in her hands. The boy stands with his proper left arm resting on Jesus's proper left knee. Jesus is dressed in a robe and sandals, and the children wear short tunic-like clothing. This work was cast in three sections.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Animal -- Bird -- Dove

Architectural component

Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Fort Wayne

St. John's Lutheran Church, 729 West Washington Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802

The idea for the sculpture originated with the congregation in July 1960. Cost of the sculpture was approximately $4000.00. Irmscher & Sons donated their installation services. IAS files contain a related article from "This Day," October, 1962, a publication of the Lutheran Brotherhood. IAS files also contain copies of the dedication booklets and a list of donors.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1993.

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