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(St. Michael's Church)

St. Michael disputing with Satan

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)

John Birnie Philip
1858-60

London / St. Michael disputing with Satan

Description

Relief in the tympanum of St. Michael's Church, Cornhill, showing St. Michael and three angels defeating satan and his companions. In the gable is a medaillon with a bust of Christ.

London - St. Michael disputing with Satan

Sculptor

John Birnie Philip (1824-1875), British sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, St Michael, Cornhill.

Locatie (N 51°30'47" - W 0°5'8") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gblo156; Photograph: 8 August 2014
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