The equestrian statue as an allegory of courage, created in honour of Margrave Jošt Lucemburský, is related to the urban concept of a part of Moravian Square, bordered by the Church of St. Thomas, the Governor’s Palace and the building of the Supreme Administrative Court. The intention of the architects was to unite the space through artistic decoration, which is based on the depiction of four virtues formulated in Plato’s Constitution – Courage, Moderation, Justice and Wisdom.
The finalised equestrian sculpture represents a comprehensive artistic concept that works with both the traditional genre of equestrian monument and contemporary artistic morphology. The sculpture attracts with its oversized and disproportionate elements, which shift the basic sculptural shape towards a dynamic expression.
In addition, it is amplified by its setting into a real environment without the use of a traditional pedestal – the sculpture grows directly from the level of the paving. The statue thus becomes a defining dominant feature of Moravian Square and also a symbol strengthening the cultural representation of the city of Brno and the self-identification of the inhabitants with their city.
| Author | Jaroslav Róna |
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| Location | Moravian Square |
| Material | bronze |
Presentation to the public: 2015
