Monument
to Servetus in the public park of Vienne (France) (1911) by
Joseph Bernard. The monument seeks to reflect “a lesson
of tolerance, an invocation to the freedom of exam, an example
of sefl-sacrifice against the demands of an intransigent reason.”
The monument is carved directly in Lorena stone. The monument
is six meters tall. The monument is composed of a base with
a pedestal in the center and five statues. Servetus is tied
up standing on the pedestal, holding a book in his right hand.
The
sculpture reflects the intense physical suffering of Servetus,
but also the invincible energy that derive from deep convictions
and the love for truth. On the right of the base a woman (representing
the Science or Reason) shelters to sitting youngsters that represent
the love for the truth and the faith on freedom. On the right
and behind a man with the right hand holding his head and who
represents remorse.