Christ Child, Limestone sculpture at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Westminster, United Kingdom
The Christ Child sculpture, created by Michael Chapman, depicts a life-sized infant carved from a 4.5-tonne block of Portland limestone under the church portico.
The sculpture was installed in 1999 at Trafalgar Square as part of the millennium celebrations, representing a contemporary addition to Westminster's collection of monuments.
Text from the Gospel of John encircles the stone figure, connecting traditional religious narratives with modern sculptural interpretation in central London.
Visitors can find the sculpture at the entrance of St Martin-in-the-Fields church, adjacent to the northeastern corner of Trafalgar Square.
The small scale of the infant figure creates a stark contrast against the massive architectural surroundings of Trafalgar Square and the church portico.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1999
Made from material: Portland limestone
GPS coordinates: 51.50885,-0.12701
Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:56
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