New Testament Children's Doors, (sculpture).

New Testament Children's Doors, (sculpture).

Moore, Bruce, 1905-1980, sculptor.

Fox, William B., architect.

Vignali & Tommasi Fonderia d'Arte, founder.

Associated Ironworkers, founder.

New Testament Children's Doors, (sculpture).

King Doors, (sculpture).

Dedicated 1970.

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Sculpture: approx. H. 12 ft. x W. 6 ft.

Bruce Moore Cast in Italy by Tomassi Brothers of Pietrasanta Jvi7 (On left door, under corresponding panels, raised letters:) PRESENTATION FLIGHT TEACHING FEEDING (On right door, under corresponding panels, raised letters:) BAPTISM REFUGEES LEARNING OFFERING signed Founder's mark appears.

Two doors, each with four cast bronze panels set in bronze framing, found at the entrance of the North Tower's east side. The panels at the left side portray four events in the childhood of Jesus. The panels on the right side portray contemporary themes analogous to the four events in Jesus' life. From top to bottom on the left door the panels depict: 1) the presentation of Christ, 2) the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt, 3) Christ at the feet of the Doctors in the Temple, and 4) Christ feeding the multitudes. From top to bottom on the right side the panels depict: 1) a scene showing infant baptism at the Cathedral font, 2) a scene showing modern families in flight, 3) a classroom scene of children and a teacher with a suggestion of Grace Cathedral in the background, and 4) children offering their mite boxes for the mission of the church. Nine miniature abstract reliefs surround the larger reliefs of each door. Each door has a dove-like door handle.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- New Testament -- Presentation in the Temple

Religion -- New Testament -- Flight Into Egypt

Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Education

Allegory -- Civic -- Injustice

Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- San Francisco

Administered by Episcopal Diocese of California, 1051 Taylor Street, San Francisco, California 94108

Located Grace Cathedral, Taylor & California Streets, Entrance in the east side of the North Tower, San Francisco, California

The doors were donated by Mrs. Frank B. King of San Francisco. William B. Fox was the architect of the Cathedral. The doors were designed and sculpted by Bruce Moore and were cast in Italy by Tomassi Brothers of Pietrasanta. The frames, sills, and installation work was done by Associated Ironworkers. The doors were designed as companions to: Old Testament Children's Doors (see IAS record CA000992).

Save Outdoor Sculpture, California, San Francisco survey, 1993.

Companion to: CA000992.

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