Statue of Bayard in Grenoble, Bronze monument in Place Saint-André, Grenoble, France
Description
The statue depicts a wounded knight in an emotional pose, leaning against a rock while gripping his sword, with his helmet placed on the ground below him. The bronze work sits prominently in a central plaza surrounded by historic buildings.
History
Sculptor Nicolas Raggi created the work in 1822 at the request of a local administrator to honor a celebrated Renaissance knight. The inauguration was a significant local event that involved transferring remains to a nearby religious building.
Culture
The monument honors a knight whose legend shaped how people in this region viewed courage and loyalty. Visitors walking through the square can see how this figure remains part of the city's collective memory and local pride.
Practical
The central location makes the work easy to reach without requiring long walks. A nearby tram station with wheelchair access provides convenient arrival options for all visitors.
Did you know?
The bronze casting was completed by a craftsman who also worked on other French monuments. The work's significance appears in museum collections, connecting local artistic traditions to broader French heritage.
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