Crucifixion of Jesus, Bronze sculpture on Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
Description
The Crucifixion sculpture on Charles Bridge depicts Jesus on the cross with the Virgin Mary and Saint John as bronze figures below. The memorial stands on the third pillar of the bridge's northern side with carefully crafted details throughout.
History
Emperor Ferdinand II commissioned the memorial in 1629, with the bronze Jesus figure completed in 1657. Emanuel Max added the figures of Mary and John decades later in the 1860s.
Culture
The Hebrew inscription on this memorial reflects how Jewish and Christian communities coexisted in medieval Prague. It shows how different faiths left their mark on the city's religious landscape.
Practical
The memorial is located along the main walkway of Charles Bridge where most visitors pass through. You can approach the pillar closely to view the bronze details from different angles.
Did you know?
The Hebrew inscription contains letterforms that were altered during Nazi occupation in the 1940s. These changes mark the memorial with traces of the city's darker historical period.
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