The orb with cross, the globus cruciger, symbolised Christ’s domination over the world in the hand of a worthy ruler during the Middle Ages. I have no idea whether this particular ruler, a figure in a facade of the Heidelberg Castle that is not completely in ruins, was a particular worthy ruler. In fact I tried to find out who he was because I liked the kitty at his feet but I gave up because there are so many of these figures.

Ragtag Daily Prompt: Sovereignity