Saint John the Baptist, Religious statue on Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
The stone statue depicts John the Baptist wearing sheepskin and a cloak, holding a long iron cross under his left arm across his chest.
Josef Max created this statue in 1857 to replace an earlier design by Jan Brokoff that showed the baptism of Jesus from 1706 until 1848.
The statue represents Saint John's role as the forerunner of Christ and adds to the religious narrative displayed through the array of figures on Charles Bridge.
The statue stands on the north side of Charles Bridge, making it accessible to pedestrians walking between Old Town and Lesser Town of Prague.
The shell positioned at John's side and the cross he holds symbolize the baptism of Christ, connecting the sculpture to biblical events.
Website: http://kralovskacesta.cz/cs/prohlidka/objekty/socha-sv-jana-krtitele.html
GPS coordinates: 50.08658,14.41110
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:04
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