(Mary and Child), (sculpture).

(Mary and Child), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(Mary and Child), (sculpture).

Seat of Wisdom, (sculpture).

Sculpture: stone, metal; Base: stone.

Sculpture: approx. H. 5 1/2 ft. x W. 2 1/4 ft.

Full-length figure of Mary. She wears long flowing robes and a crown. In her proper right hand she holds a scepter. In her proper left arm she holds the child Jesus. The child wears robes and is crowned with a metal halo. In his proper left hand he holds an orb with a cross on the top. His proper right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing. The stone sculpture stands on a stone shelf in a niche high on the wall of a building.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Concord

Administered by St. John the Evangelist Parish, St. Mary's Convent, 72 South Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire 03301

Located St. Mary's Convent, 69 1/2 South State Street, Concord, New Hampshire

The convent was built in 1906 and it is believed the sculpture was installed at that time.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1993.

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