At the corner of the historical building at Hauptplatz 14 stands a distinguished Late Gothic stone statue of Saint Vitus, the patron saint and namesake of the town of St. Veit an der Glan. This intricately carved figure, dating to the second half of the 15th century (c. 1460–1470), exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Carinthian Late Gothic tradition.

Fashioned from stone and mounted within a canopied corner niche, the sculpture presents Saint Vitus with youthful features and flowing hair. He wears ecclesiastical garments and holds a martyr’s palm in his right hand – a common symbol of sainthood. At his feet is the depiction of a lion. The pedestal beneath is decorated with a house mark and two striking relief heads – a characteristic feature of Gothic art.

Though the sculptor remains unknown, the formal and stylistic qualities point to a regional master influenced by the flourishing ecclesiastical art workshops of the late 15th century. The statue’s elevated placement on the building facade reflects both religious devotion and the integration of sacred imagery into the urban fabric of St. Veit’s historical centre.