Focus on this artwork and explain the Reconstruction.
Work on re-erecting the column started on 15 February 2020. Major work was completed on 4 June 2020, with final completion of the column celebrated on 15 August 2020. On that date, the column became city property.
The purpose of the reconstruction was to make a most faithful reproduction of the original statue of the Virgin Mary. A copy was created from the preserved torso of the original. The missing left part of the statue with folded hands was reconstructed according to a similar statue on the main square of Louny and relevant photographs. So-called Božanovský sandstone from Teplice nad Metují was chosen for the copy of the statue, while the column with the Corinthian head was made of sandstone originating in India. The pedestal is made of Pietra Dorata sandstone from Siena and was dedicated by the Italian town of Vitorchiano. The sanctuary is made of Mrákotín Granite. The four pedestals for the statues of angels were dedicated by the four orders: the Knights of Malta, the Teutonic Order, the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star and the Order of Saint Lazarus. However, it is not yet clear whether the statues of angels will be installed. It was reported in 2017 that the creators will complete them later. The remaining architecture was reconstructed according to the preserved parts.
Knights of Malta Order of Saint Lazarus Teplice nad Metují Siena left Vitorchiano Knights of the Cross with the Red Star Louny Teutonic Order Virgin Mary