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Architect:
Wagner, Amos  Search this
Medium:
Stone
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton Scranton Pennsylvania
Located Annunciation Church 410 Walnut Street Williamsport Pennsylvania
Date:
Dedicated May 5, 1887
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1994.
Summary:
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.
Topic:
Religion--Angel--St. Gabriel  Search this
Religion--New Testament--Mary  Search this
Religion--New Testament--Annunciation  Search this
Control number:
IAS PA001498
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_342371