Virgin Mother with Baby Jesus, (sculpture).

Virgin Mother with Baby Jesus, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Virgin Mother with Baby Jesus, (sculpture).

Statue: white marble; Base: white marble.

Statue: approx. 60 x 20 x 10 in.; Base: approx. 40 x 18 x 18 in.

A figure of the Virgin Mary, dressed in a tunic and draped outer garment. She is depicting standing, holding a figure of the Christ child in her proper left arm, while reaching over to touch him with her proper right hand. The figure of Christ, dressed in a tunic and a draped rosary, clutches his mother with both hands. At the back of each figure's head is a halo. The statue is placed atop a tall base that is flanked on both sides with two low pedestals that are topped with urns.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Object -- Other -- Rosary

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Ocean City

Our Lady of Good Counsel, 3948 Central Avenue, Ocean City, New Jersey

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1995.

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