Rabboni (sculpture) facts for kids
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| Artist | Gutzon Borglum |
| Year | 1909 |
| Type | Bronze sculpture |
| Dimensions | 190 cm × 94 cm × 94 cm (75 in × 37 in × 37 in) |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| 38°56′54.1″N 77°0′40.24″W / 38.948361°N 77.0111778°W | |
| Owner | Rock Creek Cemetery |
Rabboni is a special outdoor sculpture created by the American artist Gutzon Borglum. You can find it at Rock Creek Cemetery in Washington, D.C., United States. This artwork was checked out by the Smithsonian as part of a project called Save Outdoor Sculpture! in 1993. It was made to honor Charles Matthews Ffoulke, who was a well-known banker and collected tapestries in Washington.
What the Rabboni Sculpture Looks Like
This sculpture shows Mary Magdalene stepping out from a space made of three large granite blocks. She is wearing long robes and a cape that covers her head. Her right hand is lifting the cape away from her face. Her left arm is reaching out in front of her.
Mary Magdalene's right leg is stepping forward. This shows the moment she realizes Jesus Christ has come back to life after Easter.
You can see the artist's name, Gutzon Borglum, signed at the bottom right of the sculpture. It also says "Gorham Co."
On the front of the sculpture's base, the word "RABBONI" is carved.
There are also two bronze plaques on the back of the middle granite piece. The top plaque says:
- THE END OF BIRTH IS DEATH
- THE END OF DEATH IS LIFE AND
- WHERFOR MOURNEST THOU
The bottom plaque is a memorial. It remembers:
- Charles Mather Ffoulke (1841–1909)
- Sarah Cushing, his wife (1852–1926)
- Their children: Horace Cushing Ffoulke (1876–1903), Gwendoline Ffoulke, and Charles Mather Ffoulke II (1889–1912)
- Horace Cushing, who was Sarah Cushing's father (1819–1865)
The Meaning Behind the Name Rabboni
The name of this sculpture, Rabboni, comes from the Hebrew word for rabbi. A rabbi is a Jewish teacher or master.
The name Rabboni is important because of a story from the Bible. In the book of John, chapter 20, verse 16, Mary Magdalene sees Jesus after he has risen. She calls him "Rabboni."
John 20:16
- "Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master". (KJV)
This means that when Mary Magdalene said "Rabboni," she was calling Jesus her teacher or master. The sculpture captures this powerful moment of recognition.
Images for kids
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A closer look at the sculpture
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The front view of the Rabboni sculpture
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