Jülich celebrates with Pasqualini sculpture: art treasure of history!

Jülich celebrates with Pasqualini sculpture: art treasure of history!

Jülich, Deutschland - In Jülich, the story becomes alive, and on July 19, 2025 the "Pasqualini" is the focus of the artistic new interpretation. The small edition of the sculpture, which is dedicated to the important Renaissance architect Alessandro Pasqualini, attracts attention. Alessandro Pasqualini, who helped Jülich to found his second city, designed the Italian ideal city on behalf of Duke Wilhelm v.

The Chilean artist María Jesús Ortiz de Fernandez, inspired by Pasqualini, began to research his life story almost ten years ago. Details about Pasqualini and its physiognomy are largely unknown. Fernández observed people in Bologna to capture the character traits of the Italian architect in their work and gave him the features of a confident, upright character.

The sculpture as an artistic heritage

The sculpture created by Ortiz de Fernandez, which has a height of 35 cm and weighs 6 kg, is cast out of bronze. She shows Pasqualini with his work in the right hand and a master sign. This small plastic not only reflects the inner values of the protagonist, but also the deep philosophy of geometry and architecture. In addition, a limited edition of 260 numbered and signed specimens was created, which are available directly from the artist at a price of 1650 euros.

The new edition of the sculpture was cast as part of the upcoming Pasqualini-time jump Festival, which will be held from August 1 to 3, 2025. The festival promises spectacular productions, historical demonstrations and interactive experiences that celebrate the rich history of Jülich. This city looks back on an eventful past, from Roman roots to a flowering period as a fortress city to the destruction in World War II.

a living inheritance

In the 16th century, Jülich under Duke Wilhelm V was expanded into one of the most modern fortress cities in Europe. The citadel Jülich, an outstanding example of Renaissance fortress architecture, illustrates the significant development of the city during this time. Jülich has always reinvented himself and combines the past and future in an impressive way.

With the sculpture of the Pasqualini and the upcoming festival, the rich legacy of the city is revived and its importance is emphasized in European cultural history. The coming days in August are an opportunity to discover the history of Jülich and to gain an insight into their artistic heritage.