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Harfenice rock carvings by Václav Levý

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Harfenice rock carvings by Václav Levý

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Harfenice rock carvings by Václav Levý

Name: Harfenice rock carvings by Václav Levý
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Location: Středočeský kraj, Czech Republic

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3. Sphinx by Václav Levý – Devil's Heads loop from Tupadly

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Holger

February 12, 2024

Harfenice/harp player
The carpenter's son Václav Levý, who in 1840-50 (at the age of 20!) was able to live his life on the sandstones of the surrounding area and carve out forest spirits and religious motifs, later went to Rome and Prague.
The creation of this work is dated between 1840 and 1845. Here Levý carved reliefs of four human heads, an ornate artificial cave (often called "At the Lizard") and a woman with a harp. At the time Levý created this work, the motif of a woman making a living playing the harp was widespread. Unfortunately, the harp has suffered the most damage through time and vandalism and it is becoming increasingly difficult to recognize its shapes.

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Jiří 🇨🇿

October 26, 2024

These are reliefs of human heads and a woman with a harp, which are carved into the sandstone rock. The harp strings are most clearly visible here. The author of these rock works is the sculptor Václav Levý, who is also the author of the local Devil's Heads or the Snake relief. There is also an artificial cave near the carved heads. About 4.5 kilometers from here are the mentioned Devil's Heads.

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Thomas 🌳🚶‍♂️

October 3, 2024

Very impressive, a must see.

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Elevation 280 m

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Harfenice rock carvings by Václav Levý

1. Klácelka Cave – Devil's Heads loop from Liběchov

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3. Sphinx by Václav Levý – Devil's Heads loop from Tupadly

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