Statue of Frederick the Magnanimous

It stands next to the staircase. The sculptor was also being magnanimous when he sculpted this piece, for Duke Frederick was not exactly what you would call trim. He was a devout Lutheran who grew up admiring Luther. He considered Luther his spiritual father and remained steadfast in those beliefs against all odds and enemies, even after being taken captive in battle and exiled. He lost everything after the Battle of Mühlberg, including the Torgau Castle, but refused to recant his beliefs. A great man indeed.

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