Scalise Memorial, (sculpture)

Object Details

Notes: Save Outdoor Sculpture, Florida, Jacksonville survey, 1994.; Image on file.; (On front and back of base:) IN MEMORY OF/CLARA AND ANTONIO SCALISE/PRAY FOR THEM unsigned; 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.
Summary: Standing figure of St. Paul atop a tall, four-sided base set in the center of a shallow fountain basin, square in shape. The figure is dressed in a simple long-sleeved robe and cloak, grips a sword to his chest with the proper right hand, and cranes his neck upwards to gaze toward the sky. The proper left arm is bent at elbow and raised to shoulder-level, the hand pressed to the throat. The torso turns at waist toward proper left; the head is turned sharply to the left, directing the gaze above and behind the figure. Saint is bearded, with neck-length hair.

Owner/Location: St. Paul's Catholic Church 2609 Park Street Jacksonville Florida 32203

Topic: Religion--Saint--St. Paul; Object--Weapon--Sword; Homage--Scalise, Clara; Homage--Scalise, Antonio