The Statue of Saint Michael

This neo-Gothic statue of Saint Michael is made of polychrome gilded wood.

The archangel Saint Michael is considered in the Bible as the defender of the People of God. As the leader of the angelic militia, he defeats the dragon, symbolizing the devil, Satan.

The cult of Saint Michael spread in the West during the Middle Ages. Many churches and cities, like Brussels, chose him as their patron saint. He is celebrated on September 29 each year.