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Hildegard Figure with Pectoral, St. Hildegard Church, Eibingen

c. 1940

A church sculpture of Hildegard of Bingen holding a pectoral, quill, and book, given to the church around 1940.

This sculpture, with quill and book, honors Hildegard's identity as a writer and spiritual leader.

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A church sculpture of Hildegard of Bingen holding a pectoral cross, quill, and book.
Sculpture of Hildegard von Bingen, St. Hildegard church, Eibingen, c. 1940. Artist unknown.

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What it is

This is a sculpture of Hildegard of Bingen located in the Catholic parish church of St. Hildegard in Eibingen, Rüdesheim am Rhein. Around 1940 it was given as a gift from the Poor Handmaids of Christ, coming from the Hildegardis School in Oberlahnstein. The artist remains unknown.

Why it matters

The sculpture depicts Hildegard with attributes of a pectoral cross, a quill, and a book, symbols connected to her religious authority and her writings. It shows how she continued to be honored as a scholar and spiritual leader centuries after her life.

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  • What do the quill and book suggest about how Hildegard is remembered?
  • Why might the artist remain unknown even though the sculpture is treasured?
  • What does the gift from a religious order tell us about Hildegard's ongoing influence?

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