Madonna and Child
Love at First Sight
An original Indweller sculpture depicting Mary’s first gaze upon her newborn Son, capturing the wonder, tenderness and sacred dignity of every new life.
The story
Story Behind the Sculpture
Love at First Sight captures the tender bond between Mary and the infant Jesus, as a mother gazes with wonder upon the Child in her arms.
The intimacy of the moment makes the mystery of the Incarnation deeply human. Mary holds and protects the infant Jesus, even as she embraces the Son of God.
The sculpture invites us into that quiet encounter between Mother and Child—a moment of tenderness, wonder, and love at first sight.
What the details mean
Symbolism
Mary's Loving Gaze
Mary's eyes remain fixed upon the Christ Child with wonder, tenderness, and complete devotion. Her gaze reflects the profound love of a mother while inviting us to see every child as a precious gift entrusted by God.
The Christ Child
The infant Jesus reminds us that God entered the world in complete vulnerability. His smallness reveals the humility of the Incarnation and proclaims the infinite dignity of every human life from its very beginning.
Mother and Child
The embrace between Mary and Jesus expresses security, trust, and unconditional love. Their relationship reflects God's loving care for humanity while celebrating the sacred vocation of motherhood.
The Gift of Life
The sculpture celebrates the beauty and dignity of every human life. Mary's joyful encounter with her Son reminds us that every child is welcomed first as a person to be loved, cherished, and protected.
Hope for Every Family
The quiet intimacy of the sculpture speaks to families in every stage of life. It offers hope to new parents, encouragement to grandparents, comfort to those who have experienced loss, and reassurance that God's love is present within every family.
Options
Available in a Variety of Sizes and Materials
Every Indweller sculpture can be adapted to its setting. Bronze and fiberglass versions are treated and sealed for long-term outdoor placement; resin stone offers the warmth of carved stone for chapels, narthexes and devotional spaces.
Materials
- Bronze
- Fiberglass
- Resin Stone
Sizes
- Miniature
- Half-Life Size
- Life-Size
- Monumental
Scripture reflection
Scripture Reflection
Luke 2:7
"She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger."
The birth of Christ reveals God's willingness to enter the world with humility and love. Mary's embrace reminds us that the Savior first came to us as a newborn child.
Luke 2:19
"Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart."
Mary's quiet gaze reflects a heart filled with gratitude, wonder, and contemplation. The sculpture invites us to pause and reflect upon God's presence in the ordinary moments of life.
Psalm 139:13–14
"You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am wonderfully made."
The sculpture celebrates the sacred dignity of every human person. Each child is intentionally created, deeply loved, and wonderfully made by God.
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Every community has its own story to tell. If you don't see exactly what you're looking for in the Indweller Collection, our artists can work with you to create an original sculpture designed specifically for your church, school, cemetery, hospital, or campus.