The Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan statue, measuring 2.3 meters in height and 1.2 meters in width, depicts two figures illustrating assistance to a wounded traveler.

François-Léon Sicard created this marble masterwork in 1896, during a period when public art installations enhanced the gardens of the First Arrondissement of Paris.

The statue represents the biblical narrative from the Gospel of Luke, demonstrating the principle of helping others regardless of their social or ethnic background.

Located near the Grand Bassin Rond, the statue remains accessible throughout the garden's opening hours, from early morning until late evening according to seasonal schedules.

The sculpture forms part of twelve statues surrounding the round basin, positioned strategically along the gravel pathways of the formal French garden design.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1896

Creator: François-Léon Sicard

Height: 2.3 m

Width: 1.2 m

Made from material: marble

GPS coordinates: 48.86249,2.32918

Latest update: June 24, 2025 07:22