Basilica tympanum: “Be of Good Heart” at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (southwest section) in Washington, D.C.

tympanum

The "Be of Good Heart" tympanum is a limestone sculpture located in the southwest section of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. It features religious themes consistent with the Basilica's role as a national Catholic shrine. Positioned near 4th Street and Michigan Avenue NE, it is accessible via the nearby Brookland - CUA Metro station. The tympanum is part of the Basilica's extensive collection of religious artworks.