Saint Jude

Saint Jude stands on the north side of Charles Bridge, showing the figure in flowing robes while holding a book in one hand and a club with knots in the other. This sculpture forms part of a series of religious works that line the bridge and shape its overall appearance.

The sculpture was created in 1708 by artist Jan Oldřich Mayer and financed by a local knight, František Sezima Mitrovský of Nemyšl. This period marked a time when Prague was embracing Baroque artistic traditions and adding religious figures to public spaces.

Visitors encounter this as one of many religious figures lining the bridge, each representing different spiritual traditions and beliefs that shaped the city. The statue stands among figures that draw pilgrims and travelers seeking connection with religious heritage.

The sculpture is accessible throughout the year as visitors walk across the bridge, being part of the standard pedestrian route. Ramps are available to assist those with limited mobility in viewing the work.

The knotted club held by the figure symbolizes a tool of early Christian martyrdom and connects the work to stories from the first century. This detail links the sculpture to history stretching far beyond its own creation period.