Marian Column - Králíky, Czech Republic - Baroque Architecture on Waymarking.com

Na hranolovém soklu stojí podstavec ctvercového prurezu, ukoncený výraznou profilovanou rímsou, na nem stojí hladký vysoký sloupek s entazí, bez kanelur, s patkou a kompozitní hlavicí s volutami a akantovými listy. Na hlavici sloupku je osazena socha P. Marie s Ježíškem v nárucí, zabíjející draka (dábla). Ikonograficky neobvyklá plastika je podaná jako "figura serpentinata" s malebne zpracovanými záhyby bohate raseného rozvíreného roucha. Plastika je drobného merítka, v podživotní velikosti. Na stenách podstavce reliefy svetcu a svetic. Materiál - pískovec. Výška 5 m.

[Google translate]
The square plinth stands on a pedestal of square cross section, terminated by a distinct profiled cornice, on which stands a smooth tall column with enthusiasm, without flutes, with a foot and a composite head with volutes and acanthus leaves. The head of the column is fitted with a statue of the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus in his arms, killing the dragon (devil). The iconographically unusual sculpture is presented as a "serpentinata figure" with picturesque creases of richly draped whirled robes. Sculpture is a small scale, in life-size. Reliefs of saints on the pedestal walls. Material - sandstone. Height 5 m.

Style: Baroque Type of building (structure): Marian or Holy Trinity column Date of origin:: 1715 Address: Králíky, Czech Republic Architect(s): Not listed Web site of the object (if exists): Not listed

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