Christ the King, (sculpture).

Christ the King, (sculpture).

Jogerst, Herbert, d. 1993, sculptor.

Christ the King, (sculpture).

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Figure: travertina, concrete and copper; Base: limestone block.

Figure: approx. 7 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. x 1 ft. 4 in.; Base: approx. 26 in. x 2 ft. x 2 ft.

A slightly stylized full-length standing figure of Jesus. He wears a crown, a belted full-length robe and a cloak fastened at his neck. He is bearded and has a slim halo behind his head. Both arms are bent so that his hands are upraised. He holds an orb surmounted with a cross in his proper left hand. Two fingers of his proper right hand are raised as if giving a benediction. He stands on a hemisphere.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Dress -- Accessory -- Hat

Object -- Other -- Orb

Emblem -- Cross

Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- St. Meinrad

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, North lawn of St. Bede Hall, St. Meinrad, Indiana 47577

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1993.

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