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St. Michael the Archangel (Relief and Doors)

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) 		Imogen Stuart
1973

Dún Laoghaire / St. Michael the Archangel (Relief and Doors)   Dún Laoghaire / St. Michael the Archangel (Relief and Doors)

Description

St. Michael's Church was built in 1973, designed by architect Pierce McKenna, after the preceding Gothic church burned down in 1965. Above the main entrance is a bronze casting of St. Michael defeating the dragon is mounted outside. The bronze doors combine a completely modern aesthetic with images influenced by the Book of Kells. The handles show the symbols of the Four Evangelists.

Dún Laoghaire - St. Michael the Archangel (Relief and Doors)
The central figure is St. Michael, with his attributes at his sides, to the left images of scales, helmets, a ribbon with the name st. michael and to the right a burning sword, musical instruments (lyra, flute, horn) and three feathers.

Dún Laoghaire - St. Michael the Archangel (Relief and Doors)
The upper field shows Christ in Majesty, flanked by six trumpet-blowing angels.

Dún Laoghaire - St. Michael the Archangel (Relief and Doors)
s mathæus (angel) and s joannes (eagle).
Dún Laoghaire - St. Michael the Archangel (Relief and Doors)
s. marcus (lion) and s. lucas (bull).

Signature

(relief and doors) 19 imogen 73

Sculptor

Sources & Information

Tags

  • Bronze door
  • Christ (Maiestas Domine)
  • Evangelists (Four)
  • Feather
  • Helmet
  • Michael, St.
  • Mural artwork
  • Music Instrument
  • Scale
  • Stuart, Imogen
  • Sword

    • Locatie (N 53°17'33" - W 6°8'9") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

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