Description of the piece

The sculptural group is formed of three figures and a three-piece pedestal which is based on a preserved sketch by the architect; a period between 1937 and 1947.

The dimensions of the piece without the pedestal are 1555x1020x2685 mm (h × w × d).

The main figure - blessed Adalbert of Prague lying supported by Radla on his right side and Radim on his left, has the dimensions cca 950 × 1170 × 1730 mm (h × w × d).

The pedestal is formed of three blocks:

• Main center piece       800 × 1500 × 2000 mm                             (h × w × d)
• Front piece                 650 × 1500 × 550 mm                             (h × w × d)
• Back piece                  225 × 1500 × 900 mm                             (h × w × d)

The main concept for the placement of the figures is axial symmetry and a front-on view for incoming visitors. From the composition of the pedestal and the dynamics of the heights of the pieces, we can assume that the architect imagined this sculpture placed on the main axis of the space.

The unambiguous shape and stability of the pedestal composition leads to the assumption that the material the architect had in mind was stone.

The architectonic shaping of the pedestal, the choice of material and its treatment must strive for harmony with the emotional impact of the masterpiece.

We chose to soften the “foundation” to let the fragility of the silvering really stand out. This means there is no contrast, but support for the smaller scale, detailed of work of the sculptor.

It is difficult and binding to suppose what the architect had in mind. But there is no doubt about the spiritual message of the sculptural group. Our task is to take this message with humbleness and to blend with it.