(Blessed Virgin Mary with Christ Child), (sculpture).

(Blessed Virgin Mary with Christ Child), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(Blessed Virgin Mary with Christ Child), (sculpture).

Installed ca. 1894-1896.

Sculpture: metal; Base: metal.

The Virgin Mary stands wearing robes, holding the Christ child up with her proper left arm, a scepter in her proper right hand. The sculpture is mounted on a pyramidal base atop a church dome.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Outdoor Sculpture -- Louisiana -- Natchitoches

Architectural component

Immaculate Conception Church, 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457

Formerly located St. Francis Church, 145 Church Street, Atop dome, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457

The church's domes and the sculpture were added 1894-1896. Immaculate Conception Church was previously called St. Francis Church.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Louisiana survey, 1996.

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