Joseph's Joy and Sorrow Relief - Portland, OR
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N 45° 33.113 W 122° 34.276
10T E 533464 N 5044349
This is one of two relief panels on either side of an outdoor altar at The Grotto a Roman Catholic sanctuary in Portland, Oregon.
Waymark Code: WMQ0FW
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2015
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This relief has two panels...the first depicts Josephine Mary and the infant Jesus held by a Rabbi and an assistant in the background. The engraving reads:
"SORROW. Joseph sorrowfully witnesses the circumcision of our Lord"
the second panel depicts the same figures moments later and has the following engraving:
"JOY. His delight when the holy name of Jesus is given to the infant."
The artist and date is not provided at the site.
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Where is this sculpture?:
The Grotto
Portland, OR USA
Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: Not listed
Website for sculpture?: Not listed
Sculptors Name: Not listed
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