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Biga (sculpture) at Schloss Gottorf

Biga (sculpture) at Schloss Gottorf

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Biga (sculpture) at Schloss Gottorf

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Location: Schleswig, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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JR56

February 8, 2023

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.

Data on the work
Hans Wimmer: Biga (1988–91, bronze, height 200 cm)
Gottorf Castle Sculpture Park, Schlossinsel, 24837 Schleswig

Acquired by the Friends of Gottorf Castle Association. v.

Coordinates: 54.51192, 9.54282

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May 29, 2025

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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Abendhimmel1

June 1, 2025

Is a duplicate of the highlight Biga Schloss Gottorf

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Biga (sculpture) at Schloss Gottorf

1. Kaiser Wilhelm Oak loop from Lollfuß

2. Pöhler Gehege Forest – Gottorf Castle loop from Schuby

3. Kaiser Wilhelm Oak loop from Friedrichsberg

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