This striking statue of a life-size bronze bull seemingly bursting up through the paving bricks of Cathedral Square in Breisach am Rhein, was created in 2000 by local artist, Helmut Lutz. Standing on the bull’s back, is the nude figure of a woman, reaching for a star.
The statue commemorates the early vote in 1950 to form a united Europe, and is based on the story in Greek mythology, in which Zeus in the form of a bull, abducts the Phoenician princess Europa.
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Wow…how unusual!!
Thanks, Sherri. Yes it is definitely out of the ordinary. 🙂
This is wonderful, and I appreciate your explanation, Sylvia. Madhu made a good point about contrasting sculptures – very interesting.
Thanks, Paula. Yes, Madhu did make a very good observation. 🙂
Strange what you can find as you trundle around the world, Ad 🙂 🙂
Yes, there are some weird and wonderful sights to be found. 🙂
è strano e surreale questo enorme toro che sbuca dalla terra!!!
Surreal is the perfect word to describe it, Annalisa. 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend. xx
The design of this art is really ingenious and does require a couple of good looks to totally see it.
I so agree with you, Charlie, and it was definitely worth a photo. 🙂
It took several looks because my it seemed my eyes were playing tricks on me. 🙂
That’s not at all surprising, Frank. 🙂
The Bull looks like he’s been stroked many a time to cheer him up Sylvia … I think I’m missing something Lol
Hehehe. Don’t worry, Poppy. It’s quite understandable. 😀
Wonderful how it’s juxtaposed against the old building.
Thanks, Cin. Great to see you again. 🙂
I like the angle, ad. It puts the statue/sculpture into perspective. Nice work!
Thanks, Gemma. It is rather amazing. 🙂
I love this sculpture. Especially with the German architecture as backdrop.
Thanks, Juliann. Yes, the German architecture really sets it off nicely. 🙂
That is a good piece of art work. I really like the bull emerging out of the ground.
Thanks, YC. It was such a surprise to suddenly see it there. 🙂
I don’t know if i like it but its fascinating!
Thanks, Gilly. It’s certainly different. 🙂
Striking!
His Ridiculous Highness, King of the Zulus, would probably find it offensive and have it removed.
Thanks, Col. Yes, he’d probably get a few hooligans to throw poo on it. 😦
What clever artistic work. I love the sense of the bull pushing through the ground and brick!
Yes, it is a rather amazing sight, and as you say, very artistic.
You have a way with words . . . less Wednesday!
Haha. Yes, I can’t resist. 🙂
very interesting, Sylvia. thanks for the info 🙂
Thanks, Lola. You’re welcome. I’m the Paradise info desk. 🙂
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That’s pretty cool!
Thanks, Phil. Yes it is. 🙂
Lovely sculpture. Wondering about the contrasting styles though…one abstract and the other so realistic?
Thanks, Madhu. Yes, it is very different, isn’t it? 🙂
Reminds me of the disastrous “elephant”statues in Durban.
Oh yes, I remember those. 🙂
Can I have one for my garden, please? Hope the hadidas will stay off the horns 🙂
I couldn’t guarantee it, Marco. Your garden would be quite full by now, if you put all the sculptures you’d like to have in it. 🙂
Hmmmm you’re right – I’ll have to annexe more land – better orgianze some flags to clain the land as mine *muhahahaha*
You could always march and demand. 🙂
clever! are you always this clever or only on Thursdays?
On Thursdays, I excell. 🙂
and on the other days? so so or still super but at a slower-super-pace?
I’ll have to think about that one whilst I’m at the gym. 😜
hey hey nothing clears your head quite like a gym workout or any exercise for that matter! enjoy!
I so agree. I’m all for it. 👍
Very interesting, Sylvia. The bull looks quite content.
Thanks, Jill. I think he looks quite sad. 😕
Thanks for sharing this. We have a statue of Europa and the Bull at the University of Tennessee here in Knoxville. Always interesting to see other interpretations!
Glad you enjoyed seeing this one, Rusha. I think there must be a few more quite similar statues around the world. 🙂
What a wonderful statue.
Thanks, Sarah. I thought so too. 🙂
Charming Bull … Sylvia 🙂
Thanks, Jake. 🙂
The way that the ground around it is designed and the details! it’s incredible :O
Thanks, Andy. Yes, I agree with you. It’s quite brilliant. 🙂