
Fallen Angel Retiro Park Madrid

by Carol Japp
Title
Fallen Angel Retiro Park Madrid
Artist
Carol Japp
Medium
Photograph - Photography And Digital Art
Description
Within the extensive gardens of the beautiful Retiro Park in central Madrid, atop the incredibly fascinating Fountain of The Fallen Angel, you will find what is arguably the world's only public monument to the devil himself. Inspired by a passage from the epic work by John Milton, 'Paradise Lost', Lucifer is shown at the moment he is cast from Heaven. This controversial statue, by Spanish sculptor Ricardo Bellver has been surrounded by myths and legends since its creation in 1877 and curiously stands at 666 meters above sea level, coincidence or not? At a height of 2.65 meters and cast in bronze, this imposing figure shouldn't be missed during a visit to the Spanish capital city. Fallen Angel Retiro Park Madrid has a little added texture.
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October 4th, 2017
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Carol Japp
Many thanks for the group features: Tatiana Travelways of 'Travel Art', Karen Silvestri of 'Lady Photographers and Artists' and Nina Prommer of 'ART - It Is Good For You'.

Tatiana Travelways
Congratulations! Your beautiful artwork has been featured on the homepage of "Travel Art" group at Fine Art America, and saved on our Travel Art Group board on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/travelways/travel-art-group-on-fine-art-america/ :) Please archive it in the specific travel category under discussions, and don't forget to promote it in our Facebook group ;)

Carol Japp
Thanks to the following for featuring my photo in their groups: John M Bailey of 'Images That Excite You', Romuald Henry Wasielewski of 'Arts Fantastic World' and Robert Yaeger of the 'First Friday Gallery', much appreciated!