The Saxon Garden was originally built behind the Saxon Palace, an imposing structure built in 1661-1664 for Jan Andrzej Morsztyn. In front of Saxon Palace lay Saxon Square, known today as Pilsudski Square.
In 1925, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was housed in the arcade that connected the two wings of the palace.
In 1944, after the Warsaw Uprising, the occupying Nazi Army blew up Saxon Palace. The only part that survives today is the section of the arcade that housed the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Of the four sculptures shown below, two are called Chwała (Glory), one is Prawda (Truth), and one is Rzeżbiarstwo (Sculpture). Since these sculptures were repaired many times since constructed in the 17th century, it is likely that the sculpture I have called Chwała II is misnamed. In addition, the sculpture named Prawda should be called Pouczenie (Instruction).
Chwala I
SOURCE: Chwała I (Saxon Garden, Warsaw, Poland). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 28 Sep 2009.
Chwała II
SOURCE: Chwała II (Saxon Garden, Warsaw, Poland). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 28 Sep 2009.
Prawda
SOURCE: Prawda (Saxon Garden, Warsaw, Poland). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 28 Sep 2009.
Rzeżbiarstwo
SOURCE: Rzeżbiarstwo (Saxon Garden, Warsaw, Poland). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 28 Sep 2009.
Copyright © 2009 by Stephen J. Danko
Steve, another wonderful trip for you! Nice! I am overcome by the most magnificent photos you take! Of everything, not just this trip, everything! See you tomorrow!