The Annunciation, (sculpture).

The Annunciation, (sculpture).

Wagner, Amos, architect.

The Annunciation, (sculpture).

Dedicated May 5, 1887.

Approx. H. 5 ft. x W. 12 ft.

(On panel below relief:) "Ave! gratia plena. Dominus tecum,/benedicta tu in mulieribus."/St. Lucas, I Cap.

Bas-relief scene depicting Mary and the Angel Gabriel. The angel is floating horizontally on the left. His arms are folded and he wears long flowing gowns. He looks up at Mary who seated on the right. Behind the angel are clouds; and behind his head is the sun, its rays radiating out towards Mary. Mary wears long robes and holds a book in her proper left hand. Her gaze is directed down towards the angel. She clasps her robes in front of her with her proper right hand. The sculpture is located in an arch above church entrance.

Religion -- Angel -- St. Gabriel

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- New Testament -- Annunciation

Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Williamsport

Architectural component

Administered by Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Located Annunciation Church, 410 Walnut Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania

English translation of Latin inscription: "Hail! Full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women. St. Luke I Chapter." The church building was dedicated May 5, 1887.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1994.

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