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Michaelisbrunnen

Michael's Fountain

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)
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
date?

Description

Bronze statue in fountain.

Saint Michael and the dragon

The motif of Michael and the dragon appears in Michael's fight with Samael in the Assumption of Moses, a Jewish apocryphal work.
The characteristic difference with the other dragonslayer saint George is that Michael as an angel is always depicted with wings.

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Locatie (N 51°57'43" - E 7°37'37") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw005; Photograph: 8 August 2008
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