Statues - Hither & Thither

Site Search:

Plattling
Lkr. Deggendorf
Bayern

Preysingplatz
(Kirche St. Magdalena)

Sankt Maria Magdalena und Sankt Johannes von Nepomuk

Saint Mary Magdalene and Saint John of Nepomuk

artist unknown
date?

Plattling / Sankt Maria Magdalena und Sankt Johannes von Nepomuk

Description

Statues of

Mary of Magdala is described, in the New Testament, as one of the most important women associated with Jesus during his ministry (Wikipedia).
(Nepomuk c. 1345 - Praha 1393), confessor of the queen of Bohemia, refused to divulge the secrets of the confessional. At the behest of King Wenceslaus of Bohemia he was thrown from the Charles Bridge in Prague and drowned. John of Nepomuk is patron saint of bridges (Wikipedia)

Sculptor

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

Locatie (N 48°46'37" - E 12°52'21") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: deby118; Photograph: 15 February 2011
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
If you want to use photos, please contact us via the contact form (in Dutch, English or German).
© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt