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Sankt Michael

Saint 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)

artist unknown
c. 1900?

Description

Statue of St. Michael slaying the dragon, painted white and gold. It stands on a console in the facade of the house 'Heinrich Gruyters', part of the Hotel zu den goldenen & silbernen Schlüsseln (Hotel the Gold and Silver Keys).

Sculptor

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

Locatie (N 51°35'1" - E 6°14'35") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw744; Photograph: 15 June 2019
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