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Bronze Statue of Hildegard at Eibingen Abbey Garden

Karlheinz Oswald

A bronze statue of Hildegard of Bingen by Karlheinz Oswald, set in a garden outside Eibingen Abbey with the Rochus Chapel visible in the distance.

A bronze memorial statue of Hildegard located at Eibingen Abbey, reflecting her enduring legacy.

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A bronze statue of Hildegard of Bingen in a garden with red roses and trees, with the Rochus Chapel visible in the distance.
Karlheinz Oswald, bronze sculpture of Hildegard of Bingen, Eibingen Abbey.

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What it is

This photograph shows a bronze statue of Hildegard of Bingen created by sculptor Karlheinz Oswald. It stands outside Eibingen Abbey in a garden planted with red roses and trees, with the Rochus Chapel of Bingen visible in the distance.

Why it matters

This modern memorial reflects how Hildegard continues to be honored at sites connected to her life and legacy, long after her death. It shows the lasting importance of her reputation as an abbess, writer, and visionary within the local landscape and religious community.

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  • Why might the statue's setting, with roses and a chapel in view, have been chosen deliberately?
  • What does the placement of this statue tell you about how Hildegard is remembered today?
  • How is a bronze statue different from a written or painted portrait as a form of memory?

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