Mariánské sousoší v Kácově Marian column

Mariánské sousoší v Kácově, a village in Kutna Hora district, is a Baroque cultural monument located in the centre of the local square and urban connected with the castle. This column, built in 1730 and donated to the city in 1736, represents an important work of its time. It includes statues of the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, St. John Nepomuk and fourteen holy helpers, a total of 17 figures. It is a dominant element of local architecture that attracts the attention of visitors and residents.

The creation of sculptures is closely linked to the historical context of the 18th century and the Baroque period in Central Europe. This era excelled with rich architecture and art, which is also evident in this monument. The 1680 plague was followed by a wave of construction of Marian columns as a token of gratitude for saving from disease. The second stage of the construction followed an epidemic from 1713-1714. The figure in Kácov was created by Ondrej Dubek and his team.

The construction is carved from red-brown sandstone, while the statues are made from grey-white sandstone. The figures are set at six levels and gradually shrinking towards the top. The peak is decorated with a statue of the Virgin Mary with Jesus. She's turned to the church and her head is surrounded by a crown of twelve stars. According to the rules, the corners of the crescent moon should be headed down, but here they are turned upward. In the second level there are statues of St. Joseph and St. John Nepomuk. It was recited in 1729, at the time of the creation of the sculpture.

The owner of the sculpture was Anna Marie Františka, velkovévodkyně toskánská, which donated it in 1736 to Kácov. Significant events include the re-consecration of Ferdinand I. In the years of the 20th century there was a restaurant where the original head of St. John Nepomuk was replaced by the work of sculptor Boezwart.

The monument went through a series of repairs. From 1875, it was recorded that the original fountain near the sculpture was abolished and moved due to stone damage. Another major repair took place in the 1920s. At that time the head of St. John Nepomuk was replaced and copper copies of attributes were added. The last restaurant was performed in 2007 by J. Pospíšil.

Mariánské sousoší v Kácově has been protected as a cultural monument since 1958 and registered in the Fund of the National Heritage Institute. It is a historical and artistic treasure worth visiting. Rich history and architectural beauty attract visitors from all over the Czech Republic and abroad. The sculpture is not only a monument to the past, but also a living testament to the cultural tradition of the region.