Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého (Neděliště) Statue

The statue of St. John Nepomucký, located on the village of Neděliště in the village of Neděliště in Hradec Kralove, is a Baroque sandstone statue built in the first half of the 18th century. This monument is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic and has its place in the catalogue of monuments under register number SAR 24152 / 6-658. The statue, dressed in Canovnik's garment with a biret on its head, walks out on his right foot and looks pitifully at the crucifix that he holds in his arms. There are two angels sitting on the sides of his feet, one with a plaque and the other with a bucket of water coming out.

The statue of St. John Nepomuk was built in 1729 by a load of owners of the estate Karl Ferdinand Dobřenský of Dobřenice and his wife Elizabeth, born Strak of Nedabylice. This period was an important development of Baroque artistic style for the Czechs, which was exhibited by rich decoration and emotional expression in construction and sculpture. Originally, the statue was placed on the roof of the county road leading to Sendražice, but in 1899 it was transferred to the current place in front of the castle.

The statue of St. John Nepomuk is placed on a three-sided plinth decorated with volutes with tassels and a concave ledge. On this ledge there is a rock on which St. Jan Nepomucký stands in the traditional iconographic concept. The statue is made of sandstone and represents typical elements of baroque style with an emphasis on the dynamics and emotional character.

The possession of the statue was linked to the estate Neděliště, which was managed by Karel Ferdinand Dobřenský z Dobřenic and his wife Elizabeth at the time. After their initiative, the statue was built as a symbol of the faith and importance of St. John Nepomuk, who is considered a patron of secrecy in Czech countries.

The key event in the history of this statue was its relocation in 1899 to the present place before the castle. This move may have been motivated by aesthetic or practical reasons, but it is certain that the statue has thus become part of a more central and distinctive environment.

Today, the statue of St. John Nepomuk stands as a monument to the Baroque era and its location in front of the castle Neděliště adds historical depth. Its conservation status as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic underlines the importance of this statue not only for the municipality but also for the wider regional and national heritage.

The statue of St. John Nepomuk is therefore not only an artistic monument, but also a witness to the historical changes and developments of the village Neděliště. Her visit offers a view of the past and recalls the importance of protecting cultural heritage for future generations.