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Hohe Warte 72 (19.)
(St. Michael-Kirche)

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)

artist unknown
1898

Description

Stone relief in the tympanum of the church showing St. Michael with the defeated devil at his feet.

Sculptor

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

Sources & Information

Wien Geschichte Wiki, Heiligenstädter Kirche.

Locatie (N 48°15'12" - E 16°21'18") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: atwi170; Photograph: 16 September 2016
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