The Redeemer was finished in 1965. The statue is made of concrete with a facing of white Carrera marble and stands 22 meters—or 72 feet—high. By virtue of spectacular location, subject matter and size, the statue of the Redeemer in Maratea is reminiscent of the statue that “everyone knows”—the Redeemer atop Mt. Corcovado in Rio De Janeiro. Stylistically, however, even the casual observer will notice differences—the different position of the arms and hands, for example. The Redeemer of Corcovado is in the shape of a perfect cross—indeed, from a distance, the sculpture could be mistaken for a simple cross. The palms of the Corcovado Redeemer face forward. The Redeemer of Maratea has arms upraised almost to a 45-degree angle; the palms face up, and the figure itself is robed with one side of the bottom section set slightly ahead of the other, as if the Redeemer were stepping forward. The Corcovado Christ is bearded; it is traditional and borders on the somber; the Maratea statue is youthfully—even “angelically” and joyful. Others may accept that interpretation as they wish.