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Christ and the Good Thief, (sculpture). Artist:  Cammilleri, Paul, designer. Kotecki Monuments, carver. Grever and Ward, landscape architect. Title:  Christ and the Good Thief, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Christ and Dismas, (sculpture). Dates:  Copyrighted July 17, 1992. Dedicated Oct. 18, 1992. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: Bethel Vermont granite and Impala granite; Base: Impala granite. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. H. 15 ft.; Base: approx. 3 ft. x 6 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 6 in. Inscription:  (On left cross:) THIS DAY YOU WILL BE (On right cross:) WITH ME IN PARADISE (On front of base:) REMEMBER ME/WHEN YOU COME INTO/YOUR KINGDOM (On bronze plaque, top rear of base:) (copyright symbol) St. Joseph's Cemetery unsigned Description:  The sculpture features white granite figures of Christ and the good thief Dismas crucified next to each other on bending black granite crosses. The crosses are joined at the top and at the bottom to form an almond shape. Christ, wearing a crown of thorns and a loincloth, extends his free proper right hand toward Dismas. Dismas, also wearing a loincloth, is bound to his cross with ropes tied around his wrists and ankles. His head is turned to look over at the figure of Christ on his proper left. The sculpture rests on a low black granite base. Subject:  Religion -- New Testament -- Christ Religion -- New Testament -- Dismas Religion -- New Testament -- Crucifixion Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Auburn Sculpture Owner:  St. Joseph's Cemetery, 6010 Lake Avenue Extension, Auburn, New York 13021 Remarks:  The sculpture was designed by Paul Cammilleri and was carved by Kotecki Monuments. The section of the cemetery was laid out by Grever and Ward. For related reading see the Stone Magazine (April 1993). IAS files contain the dedication brochure. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994. Illustration:  Image on file. Note:  The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide. Repository:  Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Control Number:  IAS NY000668   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture NY000668 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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