The sculptures of the Charles Bridge IV. - Prague, Czech Republic
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The sculptures of the Charles Bridge
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Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 01/20/2017
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The alley of 30 Baroque statues (most of them) and statuaries situated on the balustrade forms a unique connection of artistic harmony with the underlying Gothic bridge.
Most sculptures were erected between 1683 and 1714. They represent various saints and patron saints worshipped at that time. The most prominent Bohemian sculptors of the time took part on decorating the bridge, such as: Matthias Braun, Jan Brokoff and his sons Michael Joseph and Ferdinand Maximilian.
Among the most notable sculptures, one can find the statuaries of St. Luthgard, St. Crucifix or St. John of Nepomuk.
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Charles Bridge
Prague, Czech Republic
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Charles Bridge
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