Statue of Saint Florian, Religious statue in Martinov, Czech Republic.

The Statue of Saint Florian is a sandstone sculpture by Antonín Weissmann from 1764, standing on a block pedestal behind a fence at the corner of Martinovská and Na Pastvisko streets in Martinov. The saint is shown as a Roman soldier holding a banner in his left hand and pouring water from a bucket in his right hand onto a fire. A roof protects the sculpture.

The work was created in 1764 by sculptor Antonín Weissmann during a period of increased religious artwork across the Czech territories. This monument's creation reflects a time when such pieces became common features in village communities.

Saint Florian is shown as a Roman soldier, holding a banner in his left hand and pouring water from a bucket in his right onto a fire, his usual attribute as the patron of firefighters. The sandstone figure stands on a block plinth behind a fence at the corner of Martinovská and Na Pastvisko streets.

The statue stands in a public location in Martinov and is easy to find as it is a designated heritage site. You can visit at any time since it is outdoors and not subject to specific opening hours.

The work displays carving techniques specific to Czech sandstone craftsmanship from the 18th century. These methods with their fine details show the skill local artists brought to religious monuments of that era.