Monument to John of Nepomuk, Marble statue in Milan, Italy.
The Monument to John of Nepomuk stands as a finely crafted marble sculpture created by Giovanni Dugnani, depicting the saint holding a crucifix while wearing traditional clerical vestments with an angel at his feet holding a palm frond.
Erected in 1729 by sculptor Giovanni Dugnani, this monument honors Saint John of Nepomuk who was canonized that same year by Pope Benedict XIII and was considered protector of the Austrian army stationed at the castle.
Saint John of Nepomuk serves as patron saint of confessors and protector against drowning, making him particularly venerated by boatmen and ferry operators along Milan's waterways including the Navigli canals.
Located in the courtyard of Castello Sforzesco, the statue is accessible to visitors exploring the castle grounds and can be viewed during regular opening hours of the historic fortress complex.
The monument suffered significant damage during World War II bombing raids in 1943, serving as a tangible reminder of how warfare affected Milan's artistic and religious heritage during the conflict.
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