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(St. Michaelskirche)

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)

1776

Description

Sandstone relief of St. Michael with sword and shield with text 'QUIS UT DEUS', standing on the slain dragon.

Sources & Information

Wikpedia, St.-Michael-Kirche (Leer).

Locatie (N 53°13'41" - E 7°26'54") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dens187; Photograph: 26 April 2014
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