Tomb of Maria Magdalena Langhans, Sepulchral monument in Hindelbank church, Switzerland.
The sandstone tomb features a sculpture portraying the breaking of a gravestone, representing the promise of resurrection through detailed craftsmanship.
Johann August Nahl created this memorial in 1751 after witnessing the death of Maria Magdalena Langhans, who died at 28 following childbirth.
The monument reflects 18th-century Swiss funerary practices and includes an inscription written by prominent figure Albrecht von Haller.
Located at Kirchweg 1 in Hindelbank, the tomb remains accessible within the church building for visitors interested in historical monuments.
Multiple miniature replicas of this tomb were produced in wax, terracotta, and biscuit ware, reaching locations as distant as England.
Location: Hindelbank
Inception: 1751
Creator: Johann August Nahl
Made from material: sandstone
Part of: church
Address: Kirchweg 1, 3324 Hindelbank 3324 3324
GPS coordinates: 47.04178,7.53999
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:09
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