The Marble Lucifer Sculpture was created by Belgian sculptor Guillaume Geefs in 1848. It depicts the fallen angel Lucifer in Christian legend.
The Lucifer Sculpture is made of marble. The total height of the statue is 45 cm, including his posture sitting on a rock. Lucifer’s wings are no longer feathered wings like angels, but bone wings with only skeletons and fascia like demons, which look very dilapidated and ugly.
His toes have become sharp, like the claws of a beast, adding to the horror of the sculpture. Lucifer’s face is annoyed and his brows are furrowed. Combined with other details on him, he perfectly shows his complex emotions as a “devil”. He has one hand covering his head, and the other hand is shackled, holding a broken scepter and a crown that has “fallen off”. There are chains on his right foot. These details all hint at his failure and fall.
The background of the statue has a collapsed cross imitating marble, plus skulls and animal bones of sacrifices. These elements together create a gloomy and terrifying atmosphere.
The entire sculpture, through its gestures and details, perfectly depicts the process of Lucifer’s fall from an angel to a demon, symbolizing fall, destruction and evil. The only surviving Lucifer sculpture in the world is located in a niche in the stairwell of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Belgium. It is very unique and eye-catching. Sculptures like the one we customized are actually replicas.
The Lucifer Sculpture Meaning Behind
Regarding the meaning behind the Lucifer sculpture, we can explore it from many angles.
1. Religious and cultural background In many religious and cultural backgrounds, Lucifer is an important character in the Christian tradition. He is one of the seven brothers of Satan and is often regarded as an enemy or opponent of God. In the Bible, Lucifer is portrayed as a fallen angel, and his fall marks the origin of human sinfulness. Therefore, his image is carved in many churches and monuments to remind people to be vigilant against depravity and corruption.
2. Symbol of freedom and light Other views believe that Lucifer is a symbol of freedom and light. The prototype of the Statue of Liberty in the United States is Lucifer, and this image is interpreted in many cultures as a symbol of freedom, independence and enlightenment. This interpretation emphasizes the idea that Lucifer, as a messenger of light, brings wisdom and freedom to mankind.
3. Artistic and historical significance In the field of art, the Lucifer sculpture is considered to be one of the typical representatives of Gothic architecture. The statue in St. Paul’s Cathedral in Liège, Belgium, displays a high degree of artistic skill and detail, such as the chained ankle, the tasted apple, and the broken scepter, which add drama and depth to the sculpture. Sculptor Guillaume Geeves conveys the image of Lucifer’s fall from angel and loss of power through these details.
4. Symbolic Interpretation Some modern art critics and scholars interpret the Lucifer sculpture as a reflection of modern society and spiritual dilemmas. For example, the shackles and broken scepter shown in the sculpture symbolize the state of being bound and powerless, which can be seen as a metaphor for people’s spiritual bondage and powerlessness in modern society.
Custom Marble Lucifer Sculpture for You
Have you seen this Marble Lucifer Sculpture? ? In the niche of the stairwell of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Belgium, do you like this Lucifer Sculpture very much? Want to have a Marble Lucifer of your own? You can find us at Onlyart sculpture factory, we can help you to highly restore this Marble Lucifer Sculpture. We can also help you transport it to your door.
Marble Lucifer Sculpture can be used to decorate religious events, churches, gardens, and other places you want to decorate.
Using Level 1 Marble Customization
When we customize this Marble Lucifer Sculpture for you, we use natural first-grade white marble for customization. The white and flawless marble is of very good quality and can highlight more details and expressions of the Marble Lucifer Sculpture. The quality and details are better than many suppliers on the market.
Or we also have other marbles for you to choose from, such as first-grade Fangshan white marble, first-grade Sichuan white marble, and many other first-grade marbles for you to choose from.
Custom Design Marble Lucifer Sculpture
We can customize Marble Lucifer Sculptures according to your needs. If you have unique insights and ideas about Marble Lucifer Sculpture, you can communicate with our artists and then make the Marble Lucifer Sculpture look you want, including materials, size, and surface color.
Onlyart sculpture factory also can custom bronze Lucifer Sculpture,you can check it.
Client Feedback – Our Marble Lucifer Sculpture
We have many Marble Lucifer sculptures that have been bought by customers from all over the world from our Onlyart sculpture factory, including American customers, Belgian customers, Turkish customers, Maltese customers, etc., and have received their unanimous recognition and praise. We are very grateful for their trust in us, and we will continue to work hard to make the Marble Lucifer sculpture better.
