Guardian Angel

Guardian Angel

This statue is located at the Heiligenkreis Monastery in Lower Austria, Austria. It is named "Schutzengel" (meaning "guardian angel") and was created by sculptor Giovanni Giuliani in 1720. It is surrounded by a sandstone statue with a white lead frame. The angel raised his right hand and used his left hand to pull the child closer to him. The Heiligenkreis Monastery is the second oldest monastery in the world and one of the oldest and most continuously active monasteries. Located near the Austrian capital Vienna, nestled in the beautiful Vienna forest, it is a beautiful medieval style monastery.
The Horse Trainer

The Horse Trainer

This statue is located at the bottom of the ramp of the Vienna Parliament building and is called the 'Horse Trainer'. It was created by sculptor Josef Lax in 1899 and erected in 1901. This statue is located outside the Parliament building in Vienna, Austria, situated on the Ringstrasse. The layout concept of the Vienna Parliament Building was designed by Von Hansen, reflecting the structure of the Imperial Diet (Reichsrat), as stipulated in the 1861 "February Edict" which established the constitutional structure of the empire.
Monument to the Battle of Durnstein

Monument to the Battle of Durnstein

The Battle of Duinstein (also known as the Battle of Krems) occurred on November 11, 1805, as part of the Third Coalition War against France during the Napoleonic Wars. Austria's D ü nsten (modern-day D ü nsten) is located in the Wahau region of the Danube River Valley, approximately 73 kilometers (45 miles) upstream of Vienna, Austria. This battle took place on a flood plain between rivers and mountains.
Saint Leopold

Saint Leopold

The clay sculpture of Saint Leopold depicts him wearing a ducal hat and holding a flag. This clay sculpture model is now housed in the Heiligenkreis Monastery Museum and later became the prototype for the statue carved on stone along the Heiligenkreis Cross Road. It has a height of 32.5 centimeters and was made between 1740-1745.
Saint Leopold

Saint Leopold

The clay sculpture of Saint Leopold depicts him wearing a ducal hat and holding a model of a church. This clay sculpture model is now housed in the Heiligenkreis Monastery Museum and later became the prototype for the statue carved on stone along the Heiligenkreis Cross Road. It has a height of 32.5 centimeters and was made between 1740-1745.
Saint Catherine

Saint Catherine

The Bozzetto of St. Catherine's clay sculpture depicts her wearing a crown and holding a broken wheel. In the past, all wheels had to rest on St. Catherine's Day, including spinning wheels, mill wheels, carriage wheels, and later bicycles. This clay sculpture model is now housed in the Heiligenkreis Monastery Museum and later became the prototype for stone sculptures made along the path of the cross.
Goldhard

Goldhard

Goldhard (960-1038) was a respected German bishop. He played an important role in the development of Hildesheim and played a key role in the imperial movement to reform and restructure the Bavarian Church. His revered place extends from Italy and Croatia all the way to Scandinavia, and the Gotthard Pass in Switzerland is one of the most important cross-border passages in the Alps, named after him.
Saint George and the Dragon Fight

Saint George and the Dragon Fight

This statue depicts the legend of Saint George fighting against a dragon. According to this legend, George was a Roman officer who discovered a town threatened by a dragon. In order to rescue the town, George fought against the dragon and ultimately killed it. In return, the people in the city agreed to undergo baptism. This legend first appeared in the 12th century and was recorded in the medieval text collection "Legenda aurea". This statue is part of the Fountain of St. George, located in the courtyard of the Archbishop's Palace, which was once the residence of the Archbishop.
Hercules

Hercules

The statue of Hercules (a hero in Greek mythology) is located in front of the royal palace wing in Vienna, Austria, near the passage leading to Hofburg. This statue was created by Italian sculptor Lorenzo Matieri as part of the Baroque style Hofburg expansion project. This statue depicts the heroic feat of Hercules capturing a Cretan bull and was created in 1728.
The Roman Soldiers Fighting the Fire

The Roman Soldiers Fighting the Fire

The Roman soldier fighting the fire depicted a Roman soldier holding a spear, extinguishing a burning house with a bucket of water. This clay sculpture model is now housed in the Heiligenkreis Monastery Museum and later became the prototype for stone sculptures made along the path of the cross. It has a height of 34.5 centimeters and was made between 1740-1745.
Hercules and the Lion Fight

Hercules and the Lion Fight

Hercules and the Lion Fight "is a set of sculptures depicting the scene of Hercules and the lion fighting, depicted in a clay sculpture by John Giuliani collected in the Heiligenkreis Monastery Museum in Austria. This scene originates from one of the twelve tasks completed by Hercules: he bravely defeated the lion sent by his archenemy, King Oresteos, to threaten the southern region of Bohemia. This clay sculpture model has a height of 32.5 centimeters and a width of 24 centimeters, and was made around 1735.
The Holy Family Statue

The Holy Family Statue

In the city of Znojmo in the Czech Republic, there is a statue called the "Holy Family Statue". This statue depicts the Holy Family, including Jesus, his mother Mary, and adoptive father Joseph. This is an important theme in the Catholic tradition, showcasing the family relationships of Jesus.
Monument to Baron Friedrich von Schmidt

Monument to Baron Friedrich von Schmidt

The Friedrich von Schmidt Memorial is located in the First District of Vienna. This monument was designed by Edmund Hoffman von Aspenberg and Julius Dininger and unveiled in May 1896 to commemorate the builders of the Vienna City Hall. Originally, this statue stood on a pedestal with railings on both sides. But after multiple movements, only the 3.3-meter-high statue and the upper part of the pedestal remained. Friedrich Wilhelm Schmidt was a German Austrian architect during the era of the Ring Road, who established the Neo Gothic style. Starting from 1886, he was granted baronial status.
Archduke Albrecht

Archduke Albrecht

The Archduke Albrecht is a monument to the Archduke Albrecht located on a slope in front of Vienna's First District. This equestrian statue was built in 1899 to commemorate Archduke Albrecht, who was the Marshal and Inspector General of the Austro Hungarian army. This statue was created by sculptor Caspar von Zubushi and was officially unveiled on May 21, 1899, the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Aspern. In the Battle of Aspern, Albrecht's father gave Napoleon his first defeat. The pedestal of this statue is made of granite near Pozhar, Czech Republic, designed by Carl Konig.
Archangel Michael

Archangel Michael

Archangel Michael "is a statue of Archangel Michael located on the path of the cross at the Holy Cross Monastery. This clay design was created by Josef Schnitzer. The archangel held a burning sword and a shield. The right forearm, hand, and sword have been partially broken and replaced. The height of this clay design is 32.8 centimeters, created between 1740-1745.
Angel "

Angel "

The Angel statue was designed by Giovanni Giuliani and is located in the Holy Cross Abbey in Lower Austria, Austria. This design is for the podium of the winter restaurant in the monastery. In this design, an angel stands on a pedestal, supporting a cushion that serves as a podium. The statue is currently housed in the monastery museum and is made of clay. It is 36.7 centimeters tall and was created in 1719.
Franz Joseph I

Franz Joseph I

Franz Joseph I (August 18, 1830 – November 21, 1916) was the Emperor of Austria and Austria Hungary (December 2, 1848 – November 21, 1916). The grandson of the last Holy Roman Emperor Franz II, nephew of Ferdinand I, and eldest son of Archduke Franz Karl. On June 28, 1914, the Sarajevo Incident occurred. In July, at the instigation of Foreign Minister Count Bertold, Franz Joseph rashly issued an ultimatum to Serbia, leading to the outbreak of World War I.
Theodor Leschetsky

Theodor Leschetsky

Theodor Leschetizky (1830-1915) was a Polish pianist, composer, and music educator. In his early years, he was brought by his father to Vienna to study piano with Cherni. At the age of 11, he conducted a piano concerto with Mozart's son Franz Krzysztof Wolfgang Mozart, and began teaching piano at the age of 14. Afterwards, he worked at the St. Petersburg Conservatory of Music. He is one of the most famous piano teachers in history, and has also composed some piano pieces and two operas. His famous students include Paderewski and Arthur Schnabel.
Edward Ur

Edward Ur

Edward Ur is a lawyer and the mayor of Vienna. From 1832 to 1840, he was a local judge and then became a private lawyer. In 1848, he served as a captain in the National Guard and became a member of the Vienna City Council in 1861. Edward served as mayor from 1882 to 1889. During his tenure, Edward was particularly dedicated to fire and rescue services as well as the Vienna market.
Carl Miller

Carl Miller

Karl M ü ller (1842-1899) was an Austrian composer and conductor who began learning to play the flute at a very young age. He was a student at the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts (formerly known as the Vienna Music Friends Association Music Academy), and at the age of 16, he became a flutist at the Joseph City Theatre under the direction of Franz von Supp è. In 1869, he was appointed as the conductor of the Second Orchestra of the Vienna Theatre. Regarded as one of the three great masters of Viennese classical light opera, alongside Johann Strauss II and Franz von Supp é.
Anton Stoch

Anton Stoch

Anton Stoch (1813-1887) was an Austrian composer and choir conductor. He is the choir conductor of the Vienna Men's Singing Association, the Frohsinn Singing Association in Linz, and the Lower Austrian Singing Association, as well as the orchestra conductor of the Vienna Theater and the Joseph City Theater. He passed away in Vienna at the age of 74. His honorary tomb is located at the Vienna Central Cemetery.
Standing Christ

Standing Christ

This model is a standing Christ, with his right hand leaning against a low wall. This individual character was originally part of a group of characters. It may depict the scene of Christ and an adulterous woman, or the scene of Christ and a Samaritan woman by the well. Now collected in the Heiligenkreuz Monastery Museum
Bishop's bust

Bishop's bust

The bishop's bust at the Heiligenkreis Monastery Museum. Giovanni Giuliani's head made of basswood was initially placed on a choir stall in the university church. After renovation work, it entered the museum.
The Austrian Fountain on Freion Square

The Austrian Fountain on Freion Square

The Austrian Fountain on Freion Square in Vienna's First District. This fountain was designed by Ludwig von Schwantaler, and the statue was made by the Royal Bavarian Ore Foundry in Munich under the guidance of Ferdinand Miller. This fountain was unveiled on October 16, 1846, consisting of a four-way basin made of Mathausen granite, a pillar surrounded by oak trees, allegorical figures symbolizing the four main rivers of the monarchy at the time (Danube, Po, Elbe, Vistula), and an Austrian statue draped in a star cloak, wearing a wall crown, holding a spear and shield.