The Hand of Christ - College of the Holy Cross - Worcester, MA
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The Hand of Christ Sculpture is located on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester.
Waymark Code: WMCQER
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/03/2011
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This striking sculpture of the Hand of Christ is eye-catching in its location on the steps that lead to the Dinard Library on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester.
This 68" by 23" by 8" bronze hand and forearm was created by Enzo Plazzotta in 1966. The hand is pointing up and outstretched with the thumb, index and middle fingers raised while the ring and pinkie fingers are curled inward. A spike is driven through the palm of the hand and the forearm shows welts. The figure sits on a granite base set on a brick landing. A plaque on the front of the base is inscribed:
THE HAND OF CHRIST
ENZO PLAZZOTTA (1966)
BRONZE
68" X 23" X 18"
TITLE: The Hand of Christ
ARTIST(S): Enzo Plazzotta
DATE: 1966
MEDIUM: bronze
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 87630025
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Steps of Dinard Library
College of the Holy Cross
Linden Lane
Worcester, MA
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Statue is on a granite base which is placed on a brick landing on the steps.
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