Statue of Judah Loew ben Bezalel
The statue of Judah Loew ben Bezalel (Czech: Socha rabiho Löwa) is an outdoor sculpture by Ladislav Šaloun,[1] installed at New City Hall in Prague, Czech Republic.
| Statue of Judah Loew ben Bezalel | |
|---|---|
| Czech: Socha rabiho Löwa | |
 The statue in 2012 | |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Location | Prague, Czech Republic |
| 50.086954°N 14.417862°E | |
A replica from 1914 by Ladislav Saloun is in the Maisel Synagogue in Prague. The replica has a plaque, which states that the statue’s theme is the Maharal’s death. His death is symbolized by the nude young girl holding out a rose “whose scent brings about his end”. There is a small dog on the statue’s other side, but no description of the meaning of the dog is given.
References
- "Prague Czech Republic Institute Dedicated to Legendary Golem Creator Opens Today". Vosizneias.com. 18 September 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
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