Bauersfrau und Teufel, Bronze sculpture group at Lousberg, Germany
The sculpture depicts a farmer's wife and the devil, created by artist Krista Löneke-Kemmerling, positioned at the intersection of four streets on Lousberg hill.
Installed in 1985, the bronze figures represent characters from a medieval tale about the devil's attempt to bury the city of Aachen under sand.
The sculpture illustrates a regional folktale where a clever farmer's wife deceived the devil, causing him to drop his bag of sand forming Lousberg hill.
Located at the end of Kupferstraße, the monument stands on a mountain saddle between Lousberg and Salvatorberg, accessible through multiple walking paths.
The devil figure originally had two thumbs, but one was removed to align with the local cathedral legend, where the devil lost his thumb.
Location: Aachen
Inception: 1985
Creator: Krista Löneke-Kemmerling
Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 50.78505,6.08456
Latest update: May 15, 2025 20:27
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