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title: "Skulptur \"Widukind\""
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description: "The bronze sculptures of Charlemagne and Widukind, Duke of Saxony, symbolize the reconciliation of two arch-enemies. The reason for their installation was the 550th anniversary of the parish church of St. Martin. Charlemagne (2.27 meters tall) holds an orb and a sharp sword in his hands, while his adversary Widukind (2.20 meters tall) holds a Bible and a blunt sword. The figures symbolize the reconciliation of two arch-enemies."
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Skulptur "Widukind"
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- Sculpture

A sculpture of Widukind in front of a half-timbered house; he is holding a sword and is depicted in medieval clothing.

A brick building with a pointed roof and a statue on each side, photographed on a sunny day.

A stone statue of a medieval knight with a sword and shield in front of a brick wall.

The statue of the legendary warrior Widukind stands in a cobblestone square, surrounded by half-timbered houses.

Prof. Dr. Volker Neuhoff, 1981, bronze

 The bronze sculptures of Charlemagne and Widukind, Duke of Saxony, symbolize the reconciliation of two arch-enemies. The reason for their installation was the 550th anniversary of the parish church of St. Martin. Charlemagne (2.27 meters tall) holds an orb and a sharp sword in his hands, while his adversary Widukind (2.20 meters tall) holds a Bible and a blunt sword. The figures symbolize the reconciliation of two arch-enemies.

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