Statue of John of Austria, Bronze memorial in Messina, Italy.
The statue stands in front of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani church, depicting John of Austria in a commanding military stance from 1572.
Andrea Calamech created this monument following John of Austria's leadership during the naval Battle of Lepanto against Ottoman forces in 1571.
The bronze statue represents a significant period of Sicilian Renaissance art, marking the influence of Florentine sculptural techniques in southern Italy.
The memorial maintains its original position at coordinates 38.1914021, 15.5558175, near the center of Messina, making it accessible for visitors.
This statue remains one of the few complete surviving works by Calamech in Messina following the devastating earthquake of 1908.
Location: Messina
Inception: 1572
Creator: Andrea Calamech
Made from material: bronze
Address: piazza dei Catalani 98122 98122
GPS coordinates: 38.19140,15.55582
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:44
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