Peace Fountain, Fountain sculpture near Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights, New York City, United States.
The Peace Fountain rises 40 feet high, featuring the Archangel Michael defeating Satan, surrounded by animals and celestial elements.
Greg Wyatt designed and constructed this bronze sculpture in 1985 while serving as sculptor-in-residence at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
The fountain integrates religious symbolism with scientific concepts through its DNA helix base structure and representations of philosophers, including Einstein and Gandhi.
While the fountain structure remains intact, the water features are currently non-operational, allowing visitors to focus on the sculptural elements.
Nine bronze giraffes stand around the central structure, accompanied by additional animal sculptures created by local schoolchildren.
Location: New York City
Inception: 1985
Creator: Greg Wyatt
GPS coordinates: 40.80344,-73.96314
Latest update: May 18, 2025 03:00
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