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Unveiling St Michael and the devil JLP01_08_057620
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Unveiling St Michael and the devil JLP01_08_057620
COVENTRY CATHEDRAL, PRIORY STREET, COVENTRY. A crowd of people watching the unveiling ceremony of the statue St Michael and the Devil by sculptor Jacob Epstein at Coventry Cathedral
The statue of the Archangel Michael overcoming the Devil was the last sculpture Sir Jacob Epstein created before he died in 1959. The statue overlooks the steps leading up to the entrance of Coventry Cathedral. The photograph shows the statue after it has been unveiled by his widow Lady Epstein, standing on the stage to the right
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Building Site Cathedral Ceremony Construction People Sculpture
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This photograph captures a momentous occasion at Coventry Cathedral in the 1960s. The image showcases a crowd of people eagerly watching the unveiling ceremony of the iconic statue, "St Michael and the Devil" sculpted by the renowned artist Jacob Epstein. The sculpture itself is a testament to Epstein's extraordinary talent and serves as his final masterpiece before his passing in 1959. Positioned prominently on top of the steps leading up to Coventry Cathedral's entrance, this magnificent statue depicts Archangel Michael triumphing over the Devil. In this snapshot, we witness Lady Epstein, widow of Sir Jacob Epstein, standing proudly on stage to the right after revealing her late husband's creation to an enthralled audience. The atmosphere is electric with anticipation and awe as spectators marvel at this powerful symbol of good conquering evil. The significance of this event cannot be overstated; it marks not only an important milestone for Coventry Cathedral but also pays homage to one of Britain's most celebrated sculptors. This print from Historic England Archive immortalizes both the architectural beauty of Coventry Cathedral and Epstein's artistic legacy for generations to come.
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