Mechthild von Magdeburg by Susan Turcot, Contemporary sculpture in Magdeburg-Altstadt, Germany.
The metal sculpture by Susan Turcot stands near the Elbe River, representing the medieval mystic writer Mechthild von Magdeburg in abstract forms.
Created in 2007, this sculpture commemorates Mechthild von Magdeburg, a 13th-century German mystic who wrote religious texts in Low German dialect.
The artwork connects medieval spiritual literature with modern artistic expression through its interpretation of the religious writer's contemplative nature.
Visitors can find the sculpture at coordinates 52.125779, 11.638046, within walking distance from Magdeburg's central train station.
The sculpture forms part of the city's public art collection, representing one of few contemporary monuments dedicated to medieval female writers.
Location: Magdeburg
Inception: 2000s
Creator: Susan Turcot
GPS coordinates: 52.12578,11.63805
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:29
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