Bringer of light, Bronze relief sculpture at Böttcherstraße entrance, Bremen, Germany.
The Bringer of Light stands as a monumental gilt bronze relief depicting a young man battling against a three-headed monster at the north entrance.
Created by sculptor Bernhard Hoetger in 1936, this bronze relief was initially dedicated to Adolf Hitler before being classified as degenerate art.
The sculpture represents complex themes from Nordic mythology, featuring elements interpreted as Archangel Michael fighting the devil or Saint George confronting a dragon.
Located at the entrance of the 100-meter-long Böttcherstraße in Bremen's Mitte district, visitors can observe the sculpture while exploring the surrounding architecture.
The relief forms part of an expressionist architectural ensemble that includes multiple museums, workshops, and a carillon with 30 Meissen porcelain bells.
Location: Mitte
Inception: April 1936
Creator: Bernhard Hoetger
Made from material: bronze
Part of: Böttcherstraße
Website: https://denkmalpflege.bremen.de/sixcms/detail.php?template=20_denkmal_wrapper_d&obj=00000209,T001
GPS coordinates: 53.07535,8.80632
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:55
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