Amidst the lively campus of Johannes Gutenberg University, we encounter the Pferd und Mann Statue. This intriguing sculpture, created by Reinhold Petermann in 1967, captures a timeless theme. The Pferd und Mann Statue isn’t just art. It’s a response to the university’s history. It stands on the site of former stables, once part of the old barracks. The man and horse, positioned on a landing flanking the staircase, turn away from the building. They face the visitor, their gazes lifted southwards towards the sky. The man’s hand extends towards the horse’s head. This gesture is not one of control. It seems to be one of receiving, open to whatever the heavens reveal. The Pferd und Mann Statue presents horse and man as equals, united in contemplation. The horse, described by Petermann as representing “the sum of all horses,” embodies noble dynamism. The man expresses silent wonder. This combination evokes a sense of grandeur. The Pferd und Mann Statue is a powerful work of art. It connects us to the history of the university. It also invites us to contemplate something larger than ourselves.
Stelen Sculpture
Amidst the cityscape, the Stelen Sculpture rises. The Stelen Sculpture in Mainz. A silent sentinel of art. Created in 1987