Mechthild von Magdeburg by Susan Turcot

This metal sculpture by Susan Turcot stands near the Elbe River and portrays the medieval mystic Mechthild von Magdeburg through abstract forms. The artwork uses modern formal language to express the contemplative character of this thinker.

Created in 2007, this piece honors Mechthild von Magdeburg, a 13th-century mystic who wrote religious texts in Low German language. Her writings were important to the history of German spiritual culture.

The work connects medieval spiritual thought with how we make art today. It honors a thinker whose writings about inner experience and faith still matter to people.

The sculpture sits in the Old Town near the Elbe and is easy to reach on foot. The location is open to the public, so you can view the work anytime.

This work belongs to a rare group of monuments that honor medieval female thinkers through the lens of modern artistic creation. This combination makes it a distinctive example of how cities connect history and contemporary art in public spaces.

Location: Magdeburg

Inception: 2000s

Creator: Susan Turcot

GPS coordinates: 52.12578,11.63805

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08