St Margaret of Louvain - Marguerite la Fière, Bronze statue in Leuven, Belgium
Description
This bronze sculpture depicts a reclining female figure set within a fountain at the junction of Tiensestraat and Muntstraat in the heart of Leuven. The work was created in 1982 by sculptor Willy Meysmans and displays realistic craftsmanship in its figural details.
History
This monument was created in 1982 to honor Margaret of Leuven, a woman who lived between 1207 and 1225 and died in the Dijle river. Her story was preserved through centuries and later anchored in the city through this artistic representation.
Culture
This sculpture commemorates a holy woman who worked as a maid and was killed while protecting an inn, leading to her canonization. Her story remains part of local devotion and how people understand the city's religious heritage.
Practical
The sculpture is located at the intersection of Tiensestraat and Muntstraat in central Leuven and is easy to visit while walking through the historic center. The fountain sits outdoors and is accessible from different sides, making for a relaxed viewing experience.
Did you know?
After Margaret's murder, her body reportedly drifted upstream in the Dijle river, carried by fish, until it was found. This unusual discovery story makes her veneration in the city particularly striking.
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