Shown above: An 8-inch mini prototype of Emergence!
EMERGENCE! By Timothy Schmalz
The National Shroud of Turin Exhibit is honored to partner with Timothy Schmalz, a world-famous artist known as "The Pope's Sculptor." Timothy is currently crafting a bronze Shroud statue of Christ emerging from the tomb, aptly named Emergence! Shown above is an early 8-inch mini prototype. But soon, Emergence! will be finished and available for purchase, with proceeds helping the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit produce its first long-term Shroud exhibit at Mary, Queen of the Universe Basilica and National Shrine in Orlando, Florida. The sizes of Emergence! will range from 8 inches to 20 feet high. The larger size will complement your church, either inside or outside.
Click here to join the waiting list to purchase Emergence! in any size. Pricing to be announced soon.
National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on February 28. Sculptor Timothy Schmalz explains his Emergence! vision to the Vatican Ambassador, His Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the US.
Read more about renowned Vatican sculptor Timothy Schmalz and his partnership with the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit. Timothy is creating two Shroud-inspired sculptures that you can soon purchase in various sizes to help fund our new National Shroud of Turin Exhibit at Mary, Queen of the Universe and National Shrine in Orlando, Florida.
Timothy Schmalz is a world-renowned artist with two sculptures in St. Peter's Square.
Below: Pope Francis oversaw the installation of Schmalz’s “Angels Unawares” in the Vatican's St. Peter’s Square in 2019. Timothy’s immigrant monument was the Square’s first new sculpture in 400 years!
Above: Timothy Schmalz’s second St. Peter’s Square sculpture was installed on April 15, 2025.
Below: Timothy Schmalz with "Be Welcoming" in St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2025.
Below: View from St. Peter's Square. The front of "Be Welcoming" appears to be a stranger, but the side reveals angel wings.
For over 30 years, Timothy Schmalz has sculpted large-scale, inspiring bronze creations on display worldwide. His most renowned pieces are permanently installed in historical locations in Rome and the Vatican. Timothy's series of bronze sculptures highlighting the homeless in the context of Christian values are installed across six continents, most notably his “Homeless Jesus” installed in Capernaum, Israel.
Above: Timothy Schmalz, with his famous “Homeless Jesus” sculpture installed in countless cities throughout the nation and the world.
Later in 2025, Timothy’s enormous 14-panel walk-through Gospel Gardens masterpiece will open at Mary Queen of the Universe Basilica in Orlando, Florida. Learn and see more here. Meet and mingle with Timothy at the Oct 10 -11 Gala pre-opening of the Gospel Gardens. Purchase your tickets here. https://donate.mqus.org/october-gala
You can own a new Shroud sculpture by Timothy Schmalz! Join the waiting list to help the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit develop its first long-term Shroud exhibit at Mary Queen of the Universe Basilica in Orlando, Florida. As with all of Timothy Schmalz’s sculptures, over time, Emergence! will grow in worldwide popularity and be displayed in prominent cities and churches. Shown below is a local Canadian newspaper article about a fellow Canadian as he sculpts, Emergence!
Timothy Schmalz Update!
Within days of Pope Leo XIV's selection, Timothy was inspired to craft the first sculpture. It will be installed in the United States, and a future announcement about the location will be forthcoming.
Read more about renowned Vatican sculptor Timothy Schmalz and his partnership with the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit. Timothy is creating two Shroud-inspired sculptures that you can soon purchase in various sizes to help fund our new National Shroud of Turin Exhibit at Mary, Queen of the Universe and National Shrine in Orlando, Florida.
Additional Reading:
Timothy Schmalz – Influential Faith Sculptor Whose Name You Don’t Know
The 'Pope's Sculptor' remembers the late Pope Francis
Vatican unveils new Timothy Schmalz statue ‘Be Welcoming’ in St. Peter’s Square
Sculpture created by St. Jacobs artist installed at St. Peter's Basilica