Prometheus, War memorial sculpture in Amsterdam-Zuid, Netherlands.
Description
The Prometheus sculpture stands 6.5 meters tall in concrete, created by Fred Carasso in 1947 to commemorate athletes who died during World War II.
History
Officially unveiled on June 22, 1947, during the first post-war Olympic Day by Prince Bernhard, the sculpture was originally positioned within the Olympic Stadium before being relocated.
Culture
The sculpture represents the Greek mythological figure Prometheus holding a torch, symbolizing resistance and the theft of fire from the gods as interpreted by Carasso through his wartime experiences.
Practical
Located at Stadionplein near the Marathontoren, the sculpture is wheelchair accessible and made from durable concrete material that withstands outdoor urban conditions throughout the year.
Did you know?
Fred Carasso escaped fascist Italy in 1922 and incorporated his resistance connections into the torch symbolism, making this both an Olympic tribute and a personal statement about freedom.
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