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Statuen von Tugenden auf dem Rathausturm

Statues of Virtues on the Town Hall Tower

artist unknown
1897-98?

Gotha / Statuen von Tugenden auf dem Rathausturm

Description

The old Town Hall of Gotha was built in 1567-77 In the years 1897-98 the façade and the interior was redesigned in the style of the neo-Renaissance. Most (or all) of the façade sculptures date from this reconstruction, they are described here.

On the tower are four sandstene statues of female allegorical figures.

Gotha - Statuen von Tugenden auf dem Rathausturm
Unity, Blindfolded woman with fasces, symbol of the magistrate's power and jurisdiction
Hope (?), Winged woman with anchor?
Prudence, with mirror and snake
Abundance (?), with torch and cornucopia

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Altes Rathaus (Gotha).

Locatie (N 50°56'55" - E 10°42'6") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: deth211; Photograph: 11 October 2018
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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