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(Seven Saints), (sculpture). Artist:  Angel, John, 1881-1960, sculptor. Title:  (Seven Saints), (sculpture). Dates:  Dedicated 1951. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculptures: limestone; Niches: limestone. Dimensions:  7 pieces. Each sculpture: approx. 7 x 2 x 2 ft. Description:  Figures of seven saints flank a large stained glass window on the facade of a church, with three placed above one another on each side and one centered on the rooftop above the window. All are set within arched, Gothic revival niches. On the lower left niche is St. Luke holding an opened scroll, with a small winged horse by his lower proper right side. Above him is St. Matthew holding a scroll in his proper left hand, with the index finger of his proper right hand pointing towards it. A small, kneeling child with hands folded in prayer is by his lower proper right side. In the lower right niche is St. John looking upward, holding an open book with his proper right hand, his proper left hand raised in gesture. An eagle is by his lower proper left side. Among the four other saints depicted is St. Mark. Subject:  Religion -- Saint -- St. Matthew Religion -- Saint -- St. Mark Religion -- Saint -- St. John Religion -- Saint -- St. Luke Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Bloomfield Hills Architectural component Sculpture Owner:  Kirk in the Hills Church, 1340 West Longlake Road, Above southeast entrance, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302 Remarks:  Date on the cornerstone of church is 1951. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Michigan survey, 1994 Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985 Illustration:  Image on file. Note:  The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide. Repository:  Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Control Number:  IAS 76000486   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 76000486 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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