Statue of Michael the Archangel on Rosary Square

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Statue of Michael the Archangel on Rosary Square

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Statue of Michael the Archangel on Rosary Square, Bronze sculpture in Rosary Square, Lourdes, France.

The Statue of Michael the Archangel, created by Auguste Baussan, stands in the center of Rosary Square, depicting the warrior angel in a dynamic posture.

The bronze monument, unveiled in 1878, marks a period of increased religious artistic expression in France during the late nineteenth century.

The statue represents Saint Michael as a guardian figure, reflecting the Catholic belief in angels and their role in spiritual protection.

Visitors can find the statue at coordinates 43.098222, -0.051747, near other religious monuments and facilities within the Sanctuary of Lourdes.

The statue combines religious symbolism with nineteenth-century French sculptural techniques, demonstrated through its detailed bronze craftsmanship and positioning in Rosary Square.

Location: Lourdes

Inception: 1878

Creator: Auguste Baussan

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 43.09822,-0.05175

Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:23

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