New Bach monument, Bronze statue at Thomaskirchhof, Leipzig, Germany
The New Bach monument stands outside St. Thomas Church, featuring a detailed bronze figure of Johann Sebastian Bach upon a sandstone base.
Carl Seffner created this monument in 1908 using skull measurements and historical portraits to accurately represent Bach's facial features.
The monument represents Bach's position as music director at St. Thomas Church, where he composed numerous cantatas from 1723 until 1750.
The statue stands in a wheelchair-accessible area near St. Thomas Church, making it accessible for visitors exploring Leipzig's musical heritage sites.
The sculptor used scientific methods, including anatomical reconstruction from Bach's skull, to create an accurate representation of the composer's appearance.
Location: Leipzig
Inception: 1907
Creator: Carl Seffner
Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk
Made from material: bronze, sandstone
GPS coordinates: 51.33912,12.37262
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:50
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