Mary, Mother of the Church, (sculpture).

Mary, Mother of the Church, (sculpture).

Unknown (Italian), sculptor.

Parfitt, John W., III, architect.

Stefanski, Paul, contractor.

Mary, Mother of the Church, (sculpture).

Mary and Child, (sculpture).

Mary and Jesus, (sculpture).

ca. 1966. Dedicated Aug. 15, 1971.

Sculpture: marble; Base: fieldstone, concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 69 x 21 x 17 in.; Base: approx. 6 x 6 x 2 ft.

Full-length figure of Mary holding the infant Jesus. She wears long robes and a cloak that covers her head. Her proper right arm is bent in front of her torso and her hand is held palm upward. She holds Jesus face out on her proper left arm. Jesus wears a simple shift with hemmed collar. His proper right arm is raised and two fingers extended in a gesture of blessing. The marble sculpture stands on a base of mortared fieldstone.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Newton

Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, Rectory, 12 Amesbury Road, Newton, New Hampshire 03858

The sculpture was fabricated in Italy and was given to the parish by Mr. Amando Comoli. The base was designed by Parfitt, who also designed the church building. The base was constructed by Stefanksi. IAS files contain copy of related church correspondence.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1995.

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