Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého (Říkovice) Statue

The statue of St. John Nepomucký, located in the Říkovice district of Přerov, is a Baroque work carved from a fine-grained Malatinese sandstone. Created in 1719 on behalf of owners of the manor by the brothers Jan Václav and Jan Vilem Říkovský of Dobrčice, he represents a saint in Canovnik robes with a biret. Since 1958 it has been a protected cultural monument and has been reconstructed several times.

This work comes from the Baroque period, which brought the boom of artistic and architectural development in Bohemia. The Baroque manifested itself by centralization of power and religious conflicts, which also affected the creative processes of that time.

The architecture of the statue is an example of baroque art. Carved from a fine-grained Maletian sandstone, the statue measures approximately 4 meters with a base. The saint stands on a four-sided decorated pedestal located on two staircase steps. The front side of the pedestal is decorated with floral motifs and oval cartouche with Anna 1719. The saint has a biret on his head, he lacks most of his left hand, including crucifix, while his right hand's fingers are partially damaged. Before the reconstruction in 2016 the statue was missing also the nose.

After its creation, the statue was placed in the fields between the old lipas, approximately 700 metres north of Říkovice. This site is now known as St. John's. Eighty years later, the renovation was carried out by Jan Felix Ležatka, who was a kromeriz sculptor and stonemason. Renovation was financed by the Greek bream Jan Samohrd, as the Latin inscription on the back says: "Renovatum Ao Di 1797 ex voto Ioannis Samold rzikowicensis praxatoris. Ioann Felix Lezatka lap Crem renovated." Since 1958, the statue has been protected as a cultural monument and was moved to a built part of the village in places of the former cemetery during restoration in 2000.

The statue of St. John Nepomuk today is more than just an artistic monument. It is a symbol of the history and traditions of Říkovice, which attracts visitors from all around. Although it has undergone several reconstructions, it still retains its original beauty and meaning. Her presence in the city is not only a monument to the past, but also a part of the life of the present community.

The statue of St. John Nepomuk is worth visiting not only for its historical and cultural importance. It is a reminder of the rich past of the Greek and an opportunity to appreciate the artistic skill of the Baroque era. Visitors can not only see a beautiful work, but also immerse themselves in the history of this small village and its importance to the region.