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| Sacred Heart Statue | |
|---|---|
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| Artist | August Falise |
| Year | 1924 |
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | 225 cm (89 in) |
| Location | Noorderstraat, Sappemeer |
The Sacred Heart Statue is a statue in the Dutch town of Sappemeer.
Background
editIn 1923, the church council of the St. Willibrordus Church wanted to place a Sacred Heart statue, likely in connection with the upcoming silver jubilee of pastor M.N. van der Steele as a priest. The 3000 to 4000 guilders quoted by sculptor August Falise for a bronze statue was deemed too high by the council, which had a maximum budget of 800 guilders. Falise offered a good deal: the limestone statue he had made for Oss showed a hairline crack or vein on the back. He would create a new Sacred Heart statue for Oss and the council could purchase the flawed statue for 800 guilders.
The statue was transported by train to Sappemeer in September 1923 but broke into pieces en route. Falise had insured the statue and was thus able to make a new one. The new design was simpler but "no less beautiful and artistic," according to Falise. It had won a first prize in a competition for Sacred Heart statues.[1] The new statue was installed in 1924. It stands near the church by the entrance to the cemetery. A bronze replica was made by Falise for Reuver.
Description
editThe standing Christ figure, dressed in a king's mantle, raises his right hand in blessing while pointing to the flaming heart on his chest with his left hand. After a restoration in 2023, the position of the right hand, which had been altered during a previous repair, was restored. The statue stands on a limestone pedestal.
Gallery
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Side view -
Signature
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References
edit- Brood, P., Hillenga, M., and Van der Veen, H. (eds.) (2003) 375 years Hoogezand and Sappemeer. Bedum: Scholma Druk BV
- Jong, T.T. de (2006) Catholic Life in Northern Netherlands 1956-2006. Fifty Years of the Diocese of Groningen. Hilversum: Verloren BV
- ^ Groninger Archieven: Archief van de Parochie van de Heilige Willibrordus te Sappemeer, 1705 - 1969. Inventaris 166, toegang 87