Fotzenpoidl, Baroque marble sculpture at Graben, Austria
The Fotzenpoidl sculpture presents Emperor Leopold I with distinct facial features as part of the Vienna Plague Column on Graben street.
Paul Strudel completed this marble sculpture in 1694 to commemorate the end of a severe plague epidemic that affected Vienna in the late 17th century.
The nickname Fotzenpoidl refers to Emperor Leopold I's characteristic protruding lower lip, reflecting local vernacular expressions of the period.
The sculpture stands at the intersection of Graben and Kohlmarkt streets in central Vienna, near multiple public transportation stops and shopping areas.
Local stories suggest the emperor's misshapen mouth representation stems from his initial reluctance to pay for the column's construction.
Inception: 1694
Creator: Paul Strudel
Made from material: marble
Part of: Pestsäule
GPS coordinates: 48.20871,16.36980
Latest update: March 10, 2025 21:03
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