Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého (Sezemice) Statue

The statue of St. John Nepomuk in Sezemice is a Baroque sandstone statue from 1753, located on Hus Square in the town of Sezemice in the district of Pardubice. This monument has been protected as a real-estate cultural monument of the Czech Republic since 1964 and represents an important part of the local cultural heritage.

The creation of the statue can be dated to the middle of the 18th century, namely 1753. This period was characteristic of the Czech country in a Baroque artistic and architectural direction, which also influenced the creation of statues and other monuments. Saint John Nepomucký was at that time revered as a patron saint of the secrets of the sacrament, which justifies his depiction in the local square.

Architecturally, the statue is made of mussel sandstone and stands in a four-sided fence, which consists of sandstone cylindrical columns connected with metal chains. The total height of the statue is 5.5 meters. There are three steps on the pedestal with a prism-shaped plinth and a pillar decorated with mussels and tassels, which ends with a profiled ledge. On the front side of the pillar is the relief of a kneeling saint with a palm branch (perhaps St. Anthony of Padua) and a toddler, while on the back is Saint Joseph and Jesus. Both reliefs are framed by canopy.

The statue presents St. John Nepomuk in life size, dressed in canovnik's clothing and with a biret on his head. The saint holds a metal golden cross with his hands held together. The statue stands on a cloud cluster with embossed heads putti in the heel and kneels two putti on the stone volts at the feet.

On the plinth of the statue is carved a inscription dedicated to St. John of Nepomuk: "Patriot, our Saint John of Nepomuk, pray with God and pray for us." The years of repairs are recorded under the inscription: 1845, 1869, 1901 and 1998. The original year of creation of the statue - 1753 is carved on the ledge of the pedestal.

The statue went through several repairs and restaurants, the first recorded repair took place in 1845. Another significant restoration took place in 1998 and 2021.

Today, the statue of St. John Nepomuk is accessible to visitors who can enjoy its historical value and beautiful location in Hus Square. This monument is an important part of the cultural heritage of the village Sezemice and represents an interesting example of Baroque sculpture.

The statue of St. John Nepomuk in Sezemice is not only a monument open to visitors, but also a symbol of local history and culture. Its preservation and restoration contribute to raising awareness of the importance of cultural heritage and its protection for future generations. Visiting this monument is therefore not only a way to the past, but also an opportunity to honor local traditions and works of art.