The sculpture, with Jesus’ arms outstretched, symbolizes acceptance and unconditional love, reflecting the sacrifice and redemption of the Christian faith. The stigmata in the sculpture represent the suffering and sacrifice that Jesus endured for humanity, forever reminding believers of His love and redemption. Through exquisite carving and meticulous details, the Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue not only conveys the spirit of faith, but also expresses the universal values ​​of love and peace.

Frontal image of the bronze Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue, featuring stigmata details and solemn expression

Who built Christ the Redeemer?

The Statue of Christ the Redeemer was designed and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, the sculpture was completed by French sculptor Paul Landowski, and the head of the statue was carved by Roman sculptor Gheorghe Leonida.

Front view of the clay sculpture of Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue

Where is the Statue of Christ the Redeemer found?

The Statue of Christ the Redeemer is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the top of the Corcovado Mountain. The statue overlooks the entire Rio Bay area and has become one of the city’s landmark buildings.

Aerial view of the Christ the Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain with large crowds gathered at the base
clay figure of Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue in progress

What is the history of the Christ the Redeemer statue?

  • In 1921, in order to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Brazil’s independence, the idea of ​​building a religious monument was proposed.
  • In 1922, the Catholic community promoted the establishment of the plan and raised funds.
  • Construction began in 1926, led by Heitor da Silva Costa.
  • It was officially completed on October 12, 1931, becoming one of Brazil’s most representative monuments.
  • After that, it has been maintained and restored many times, such as installing elevators and escalators in 2003 and a large-scale restoration in 2010.
Clay model side view of the Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue

Is the Christ the Redeemer statue a wonder?

Yes, the Christ the Redeemer statue is listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The selection was hosted by the New7Wonders Foundation in 2007. After a global public vote, the Christ the Redeemer statue stood out and became a symbol of religion, culture and architecture.

Christ the Redeemer Statue surrounded by scaffolding during restoration
The statue appears surrounded by scaffoldings for a cleaning operation in March 2010
Mold-making process for the Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue, with clay model partially covered in plaster for casting
clay model partially covered in plaster for casting

Appearance description of this Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue.

This sculpture is a bronze artwork modeled after the style of Christ the Redeemer. The overall shape is solemn and sacred and elegant. In the sculpture, Jesus is wearing a robe with natural folds and his toes are clearly visible. His arms are flat, showing a welcoming and inclusive posture, and the details of the nail marks can be seen in the palms. The statue’s facial features are delicately carved, and his face is compassionate and calm, showing the solemnity and divinity of Jesus. The Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue is cast in bronze and supplemented with a dark brown antique effect, making it more historical and religiously solemn.

Front view of a bronze Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue with outstretched arms and detailed robe folds
Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue in bronze, emphasizing garment texture and posture

What is the significance of the stigmata in Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue?

  1. Sacrifice and Redemption: The stigmata symbolizes the pain that Jesus endured to save the world, reminding believers of his sacrifice and love.
  2. Resurrection and Eternity: As a sign of Jesus’ resurrection, the stigmata symbolizes that his sacrifice and love are eternal.
  3. Spiritual resonance: The stigmata also reflects the spiritual unity between Jesus and the saints, emphasizing the believers’ deep love for Christ.
bronze Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue capturing facial expression and open arms
Back view of welded bronze sections of the Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue before final polishing and patina application

What is the significance of the statue’s outstretched arms?

The open arms of the Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue carry profound spiritual meaning:

  1. Acceptance and tolerance: The open arms symbolize Jesus’ acceptance of everyone, unconditional love and forgiveness.
  2. Sacrifice and love: The posture also symbolizes Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, conveying the spirit of selfless dedication.
  3. Resurrection and Glory: The open arms represent the glory and victory of Jesus after his resurrection, bringing hope and peace.
  4. Divine Grace: This posture also symbolizes God’s grace and blessing.
Front view of unpolished bronze Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue during assembly stage
Back view of bronze Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue

Production process of making this bronze Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue.

Below are pictures of production process of making this jesus christ statue. You can understand it more intuitively.

process of making the bronze jesus christ the redeermer statue
ceramic shell mold used in the lost-wax casting process of the Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue
Ceramic shell casting molds drying for bronze Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue

Where to place this Jesus Christ Statue?

This Christ Our Redeemer Statue is designed with solemn and religious symbolism, suitable for placement in multiple places:

  1. Churches and religious places: Placed inside or outside the church as a center for prayer and meditation, it helps believers feel the divine presence.
  2. Courtyards and gardens: It can be placed in homes or public gardens as a religious decoration symbolizing love and peace, bringing peace of mind to people.
  3. Religious schools and memorial sites: It is suitable for placement in seminaries, religious schools, memorial parks, etc. as a symbol of faith and spiritual education.
  4. Cemeteries and memorial gardens: Placed in cemeteries or memorial gardens, it symbolizes the resurrection and eternal life of Christ.

The size, material and posture of the sculpture make it suitable for multiple occasions, while enhancing the sacredness of the space, the Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue also inspires believers to get closer to faith and spirituality in their daily lives.

Side profile of the bronze Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue showing the flowing drapery and hand detail
Back view of the clay Jesus Christ the Redeemer Statue

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