The depiction of a two-wheeled chariot drawn by two horses is a classic motif from antiquity, similar to, for example, the quadriga on the Brandenburg Gate. The sculptor Hans Wimmer takes up the theme, but creates a reduced sculpture that not only omits details such as reins, but also appears entirely unwarlike. Instead of a warrior in full armor, a young woman in a summer dress stands on the chariot in the Gottorf Castle Sculpture Park, and the crowned horses also appear more like prancing.

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May 29, 2025

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The bronze figures in Gottorf Castle in Schleswig are impressive works of art that are part of the State Museum's collection. Particularly well-known are the figures from medieval and early modern art, which often depict religious or mythological motifs.

One example is the so-called "Schleswig-Holstein Figures," which are considered significant bronze sculptures. These figures are often life-size or larger and depict scenes from mythology, history, or religious traditions. They were mostly created in the 16th or 17th century and are a testament to the craftsmanship of the time.

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Numerous works of art adorn the garden of Gottorf Castle, here "Biga" by Hans Wimmer

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