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Tapestry Picture of Hildegard von Bingen

2013

A modern church tapestry depicting Hildegard of Bingen, originally used in a church in Fechenheim.

This tapestry commemorates Hildegard's memory in church devotion long after her death.

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A tapestry showing a picture of Hildegard von Bingen, displayed in a church setting.
Tapestry with a picture of Hildegard von Bingen, originally in Fechenheim, now in Frankfurt am Main-Riederwald.

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What it is

This is a tapestry showing a picture of Hildegard of Bingen. It was originally used in the St. Hildegard branch of the Sacred Heart Church in Fechenheim, and is now kept in the Holy Spirit Church in Frankfurt am Main-Riederwald.

Why it matters

This tapestry is a later devotional artwork, created long after Hildegard's lifetime, showing how she continues to be honored in churches dedicated to her memory.

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  • What might the tapestry's design tell us about how Hildegard is remembered today?
  • Why might a church choose to commission a tapestry rather than another kind of artwork?
  • What does the object's movement between churches suggest about its importance?

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