Bauersfrau und Teufel, Bronze sculpture group at Lousberg, Germany
Bauersfrau und Teufel is a bronze sculpture group located on Lousberg hill at the intersection of four streets in Aachen. The work by artist Krista Löneke-Kemmerling depicts two figures in a moment of encounter on a mountain saddle between Lousberg and Salvatorberg.
The sculpture was created in 1985 and draws from a medieval tale about the devil's failed attempt to bury Aachen under sand. This ancient story connects to the physical geography of the Lousberg and was translated into a contemporary artwork.
The sculpture tells a story rooted in local tradition about how a clever farmer's wife outsmarted the devil. This tale remains woven into how locals understand their landscape and its landmarks.
The sculpture stands at the end of Kupferstraße on a mountain saddle and is accessible via multiple walking trails from surrounding areas. Its position at the intersection of streets makes it easy to reach from different directions.
The devil figure originally had two thumbs, but one was deliberately removed to link the sculpture to another local legend. This artistic choice intertwines two separate stories that both shape how the city is remembered.
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