Ctirad and Šárka, Bronze sculpture in Vyšehrad, Czech Republic.
Ctirad and Šárka is a bronze sculpture in the gardens of Vyšehrad depicting two figures from Slavic mythology with a detailed composition. The artwork stands above the Vltava River near the ancient fortification.
The sculpture was created in 1897 by Josef Václav Myslbek and depicts characters from the Maidens' War legend. This war was a confrontation that arose after Libuše's death between women led by Vlasta and men.
The figures tell of Šárka, who deceived Ctirad and triggered an important battle that remains part of Czech storytelling tradition today. This story shapes how visitors understand mythology and the roles of men and women in ancient times.
The sculpture sits in the garden of Vyšehrad, a fortified complex overlooking Prague and the Vltava River. You can reach it easily on foot and get a good view of the surrounding area from this spot.
The sculpture is part of a series of mythological works that make this place feel like an open museum. Myslbek created a family of artworks that together bring the world of legends to life.
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