The statue of Anonymus is a notable sculpture located in the City Park (Városliget) of Budapest, Hungary. This enigmatic figure is often associated with the name Anonymus, which in Latin means “anonymous.” The statue is a tribute to the unknown chronicler from the 12th century, believed to be the author of the ‘Gesta Hungarorum’ (The Deeds of the Hungarians), which is the earliest surviving Hungarian chronicle. The chronicle provides a history of the Hungarian people and their conquest of the Carpathian Basin.

The statue itself is a work of art, created by the Hungarian sculptor Miklós Ligeti in 1903. It depicts a seated figure, shrouded in a hooded cloak, with a quill pen in hand, as if in the midst of composing his historical works. The face is hidden, emphasizing the mystery surrounding the author’s identity. The quill pen is often touched by visitors for inspiration or good luck, particularly by those who are writers or scholars.