MONUMENTS
STATUE OF SASUNTSI DAVID ( DAVID OF SASUN)
1959
State index: 1.5.16
Sculptor: Yervand Kochar
Architect: Mikael Mazmanyan
The statue stands in the center of the square carrying his name, directed at Tigran Mets Avenue. Sasuntsi David is one of the heroic and freedom-loving figures of the Armenian epic novel “Sasna Tsrer” gifted with rich human features and merits. The statue embodies the struggle of the Armenian people for independence, justice, and unwavering national rage.
The
first real size (plaster) version of the statue was exhibited in 1939 during
the epic’s 1000th anniversary celebration. In 1959 the copper-made statue
of David of Sasun was introduced, for which the authors were awarded the
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) state prize in 1967. The statue is
perched on a rocky pedestal standing in the middle of the pool. The statue
eternalizes the moment when David riding his horse “Kurkik Jalali”, is willing
to hit the enemy with his sword “Tur Ketsaki”.
From
the overturned bowl under the hooves of David’s horse, flows water into the
basin symbolizing an overflown cup of endless patience of the Armenian people.
Sculptor Yervand Kochar while creating the statue’s face was inspired by
the Armenia Soviet Socialist Republic’s (ASSR) national artist Vanush
Khanamiryan who had embodied a character of Sasuntsi David. The statue of David
is one of the symbols of the capital and one of the beloved statues of
Yerevanian people. It ranks among the best horse statues of Soviet-made art.
Size:
6.5×9m./3×2.2m.
“Scientific Research Centre of Historical and Cultural Heritage” SNCO
Yerevan Municipality
