The Golden Calf doesn't look like a calf, but rather like an ibex.
The Golden Calf, as described in the Bible, is actually a young bull or ox, not an ibex. It was worshipped as an idol by the Israelites while Moses was on Mount Sinai. However, the term "Golden Calf" has become established as a figure of speech for the worship of wealth and power and is often used as a symbol of moral decay.
The association with an ibex probably comes from the fact that in visual art, the Golden Calf is sometimes depicted with horns that can resemble those of an ibex. However, it is important to note that the biblical description clearly refers to a young bull or ox.
In any case, it is an impressive sculpture in the town hall square in Fredericia.
It was created by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt and is eight meters high.
The sculpture is made of copper and coated with 24-carat gold leaf.
The Golden Calf was first unveiled in Ghent, Belgium, in 2005 as part of a campaign against unethical bank investments in the arms industry and developing countries. It symbolizes human greed and is based on the biblical story of the Golden Calf. During the 2007/2008 financial crisis, the sculpture became particularly relevant and sparked much debate.
In 2007, the sculpture was moved to Fredericia, but had to be stabilized after a storm because its thin legs were unstable. Today, it stands firmly in front of the town hall and is a prominent landmark of the city.