Saint Hildegard Figurine

Original Karl Demetz Saint Hildegard Figurine Models This is a very beautiful statue of Saint Hildegard carved in selected Maple wood and hand painted in permanent water colors. The realism of this figurine is truly stunning. The sculpture shows all classical features with complete follow through in detail. This wood-carved Saint Hildegard Figurine is available in different sizes and finishes. Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@italianwoodcarvings.com for more information. Feastday St. Hildegard: September the 17thWhen did St. Hildegard live: 1098 - September the 17th 1179Biography of St. Hildegard:St. Hildegard was born in 1098 at Bockelheim, Germany. Due to her timidity and fragile health as a child, Hildegard was placed in the care of her aunt Jutta, who later formed a community of nuns and became abbess. After the death of Jutta in 1136, the nuns elected Hildegard prioress of the convent. The monastery was moved to Rupertsburg and Hildegard established another conv