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Sankt Johannes von Nepomuk

Saint John of Nepomuk

Nepomuk c. 1345 - Praha 1393
Beichtvater der Königin von Böhmen; Schutzpatron der Brücken
confessor of the queen of Bohemia; patron saint of bridges
(Wikipedia)

Ignaz Alexander Breitenauer
1781

Beschreibung / Description

Baroque statue of St. John of Nepomuk looking at a crucifix, his bonnet lies on the bible which is supported by an angel.

Eichstätt - Johannes von Nepomuk

Künstler*in / Artist

Ignaz Alexander Breitenauer (Eichstätt 1757 - Eichstätt 1838), court sculptor of the bishop of Eichstätt, son of Joseph Anton Breitenauer. (Wikipedia).

Quellen & Informationen / Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Liste der Baudenkmäler in Eichstätt.
Wikipedia, Hofgarten Eichstätt.

Stichworte / Tags

Lage / Location (N 48°53'8" - E 11°11'22") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: deby349; Photograph: 9 October 2014
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