St. Michael, (sculpture).

St. Michael, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

St. Michael, (sculpture).

Saint Michael, (sculpture).

Installed 1934.

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Sculpture: marble; Base: granite.

Sculpture: approx. 58 x 14 x 14 1/2 in.; Base: approx. 49 x 41 x 41 in.

(Front of base, incised:) A MEMORIAL/TO 96 PIONEERS OF/ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH/BURIED HERE/ERECTED/IN LOVING MEMORY OF/BARBARA & KATHERINE/BAUDENDISTEL/BY/WILLIAM V & CATHARINE A/BAUDENDISTEL/1934 unsigned

Saint Michael stands with his wings partially extended, dressed like a Roman soldier with a breastplate and tunic. His proper left arm is upraised with the index finger pointing upward, and his proper right hand is holding the handle of a sword. Saint Michael is standing on top of a dragon's body, whose head and tail are exposed. The sculpture is mounted upon a square, two-tiered base with inscriptions on the upper front tier.

Religion -- Saint -- St. Michael

Fantasy -- Dragon

Dress -- Historic -- Armor

Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Brookville

St. Michael's Catholic Church, 354 High Street, South side of church, Brookville, Indiana 47012

Commemorates ninety-six pioneers of St. Michael's Church. Erected by William V. and Catharine A. Baudendistel in memory of Barbara and Katharine Baudendistel.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1993.

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