The bronze sculpture is a contemporary depiction of Jesus Christ, wearing a sweatshirt, pants and no shoes.
The sculpture is a working fountain with water flowing up from the bowl and into the figure's proper left hand.
A plaque nearby is inscribed with: The sculpture is installed on the sidewalk in front of Christ House, a medical facility for homeless men.
The statue represents Christ offering to wash the feet of the people of the Adams Morgan neighborhood where the sculpture is located.
"[citation needed] When the work was installed, people questioned why Mason would want to have the piece displayed outside "where it would surely be abused".