Landgraf-Philipp-Denkmal, monument in Kassel, Germany
The Landgraf-Philipp-Denkmal was a bronze statue standing on a tall granite base in front of the Martinskirche church, erected in 1899 and removed in 1942. The monument depicted Landgraf Philipp as a young, athletic man in historical dress, accompanied by relief carvings on the sides and an inscription quoting his devotion to religious principle.
The monument was erected in 1899 after religious groups began fundraising in 1889 to honor Landgraf Philipp's role in the Reformation. Young sculptor Hans Everding won the design competition, but the bronze statue was dismantled and melted down in 1942 during World War II, with only fragments surviving.
The monument honored Landgraf Philipp as a protector of the Reformation, a role that remained meaningful to religious communities in the region for centuries. Those visiting the church nearby can still see memorials and inscriptions dedicated to him, keeping his memory alive in the spiritual life of Kassel.
The former location of the monument was on Martinsplatz in front of the Martinskirche church, a central spot in Kassel's old town. Since the statue itself no longer exists, visitors can explore the nearby church or stand at the site where the monument once stood to understand its historical presence.
The monument was dismantled and melted down in 1942, but it was created by Hans Everding when he was only 21 years old after winning a design competition. His career as a sculptor began with this ambitious project, which later disappeared but remains documented in art history and local records.
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