Mary and the Child Jesus
To Jesus Through Mary
An original Indweller design (rendered with AI) depicting Mary as the young mother of Nazareth, carrying the Child Jesus and extending her hand in welcome—inviting others to come to Him.
The story
Story Behind the Sculpture
To Jesus Through Mary presents Mary not as a distant queen, but as a young mother from Nazareth—approachable, human, and deeply maternal.
Jesus rests naturally on her hip, secure in her arms. The image is intentionally ordinary: a mother carrying her little boy.
Mary’s extended hand gives the sculpture its meaning. She welcomes the viewer while directing attention toward the Child she carries.
The Child Jesus is warm and approachable, reinforcing the humanity of the Incarnation: the Son of God truly entered the world as a child who was held and loved by His mother.
The title Ad Jesum per Mariam—To Jesus Through Mary—expresses the heart of the piece. Mary receives Christ, carries Him, and brings Him to others.
What the details mean
Symbolism
Mary, the Young Mother of Nazareth
Mary is shown simply and naturally, emphasizing her humanity and her ordinary life as a mother.
The Child on Her Hip
Jesus rests comfortably in His mother’s arms, making the mystery of the Incarnation intimate and recognizable.
Mary’s Extended Hand
Her open hand is a gesture of welcome. She invites the viewer forward while leading attention toward Jesus.
Ad Jesum per Mariam
The title captures the sculpture’s central message: Mary does not draw attention to herself, but brings us toward her Son.
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 1:38
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.”
Mary’s motherhood begins with her willingness to receive God’s plan and carry Christ into the world.
Luke 2:16
“They found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.”
Those who come seeking Jesus encounter Him with His mother.
John 2:5
“Do whatever he tells you.”
Mary’s words at Cana express the same movement embodied in the sculpture: she directs others toward her Son.
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