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Sankt Michael

St. Michael

Archangel, the field commander of the Army of God. He is often depicted slaying Satan represented as a dragon, and with a shield with text quis ut deus (Who is like God?, a literal translation of the name Michael).
(Wikipedia)

Ludwig Wilhelm Wichmann & Achim Kühn
c. 1830 (1986/87)

Description

Bronze statue of St. Michael.

Annotation

The original statue by Wichmann was made of terracotta. It was replaced in 1914 by a copper copy, which was again replaced by the present bronze figure in 1986/87, made by Achim Kühn.

Sculptors

Achim Kühn (Berlin 1942), German sculptor (Wikipedia).
Ludwig Wilhelm Wichmann (Potsdam 1788 - Berlin 1859), German sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Friedrichswerdersche Kirche.
Denkmale in Berlin, Friedrichswerdersche Kirche.

Locatie (N 52°30'56" - E 13°23'51") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: debe022; Photograph: 9 August 2013
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