Original Karl Demetz
Saint Mechthild with Bread and Church Figurine Models
This is a very beautiful statue of Saint Mechthild with Bread and Church carved in selected Maple wood and hand painted in permanent water colors. The realism of this figurine is truly stunning. The sculpture shows all classical features with complete follow through in detail.
This wood carved Saint Mechthild with Bread and Church Figurine is available in different sizes and finishes.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@italianwoodcarvings.com for more information.
Feast day: March 14
When did St. Mechthild live: in the Ninth and Tenth Century
Biography of St. Mechthild:
St. Mechthild was the faithful wife of Henry I the Fowler and Duchess of Saxony before becoming queen of Germany. She was educated in the monastery of Herford where she learned to read and write and she was very interested in politics. After the death of her husband Henry, she was not very favorable to the eldest son becoming successor and tried to proclaim King Henry, the youngest. This triggered a conflict between the two siblings, which ended with the coronation of Otto the Great. Mechthild retired to the convent of Nordhausen, where she helped the poor and the sick, and then moved, due to an illness, to the monastery of Quedlimburg where she passed away in 968.
Patronage: Patron of parents of large families
Statues and sculptures of St. Mechthild - portrayal, imagery and emblem: The statue above, skillfully caved and painted by the masters in Val Gardena, shows St. Mechthild with crown, a model of a church and a piece of bread.
When did St. Mechthild live: in the Ninth and Tenth Century
Biography of St. Mechthild:
St. Mechthild was the faithful wife of Henry I the Fowler and Duchess of Saxony before becoming queen of Germany. She was educated in the monastery of Herford where she learned to read and write and she was very interested in politics. After the death of her husband Henry, she was not very favorable to the eldest son becoming successor and tried to proclaim King Henry, the youngest. This triggered a conflict between the two siblings, which ended with the coronation of Otto the Great. Mechthild retired to the convent of Nordhausen, where she helped the poor and the sick, and then moved, due to an illness, to the monastery of Quedlimburg where she passed away in 968.
Patronage: Patron of parents of large families
Statues and sculptures of St. Mechthild - portrayal, imagery and emblem: The statue above, skillfully caved and painted by the masters in Val Gardena, shows St. Mechthild with crown, a model of a church and a piece of bread.
Patronage: Patron saint of Rome, against rain, misfortune and slander.
Statues and woodcarvings made in Val Gardena representing St. Susanna - Representation, Symbol and Emblem: Saint Susanna is shown with a sword, a cross as a necklace, a crown and a book.
Statues and woodcarvings made in Val Gardena representing St. Susanna - Representation, Symbol and Emblem: Saint Susanna is shown with a sword, a cross as a necklace, a crown and a book.
Shipping and Handling:
Shipping time frame- 2-3 weeks.
International Orders Shipping Fees calculated based on weight & size.
Because the statues we list are hand made and painted in Italy by Italian artists, we custom import your statue from Italy for you. We generally have weekly bulk shipments of statue orders being sent from Italy. Once you order a statue you can generally expect it to arrive in about 3 weeks, allowing for international and domestic shipping times.
If you need a statue sooner, you can take a look at what is currently available in our "Ready To Ship" collection of statues available here in the states, which we can ship out in 1-2 days.
For statues 12" or larger, nativity sets over $350, or crosses and crucifixes 18" or larger, drop shipping from Italy is available to get your item quicker, but starts at $35 and goes up from there. Drop shipping from Italy can get your item to you usually in about 7-10 days. If you are interested in this option, please email us.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@italianwoodcarvings.com for more information.
updated 6.27.2025
Orders over $300.00 - Free Shipping within U.S.A.
International Orders Shipping Fees calculated based on weight & size.
Shipping usually takes 3-5 days within U.S.A. for items in stock, if an item has to be backordered or shipped directly from work shop in Italy shipping may take 2-4 weeks.
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