--- title: "Betender Landmann" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/betender-landmann" description: "The \"Praying Countryman\" stands here under the chestnut trees in red bloom in May. Turned in on himself, he rests on the spade with one foot drawn up. He holds his cap and pipe in his folded hands. He is thanking the Creator and Sustainer of all things for sowing and harvesting. This pious Westphalian farmer was created around the turn of the century (19th/20th century) by the local sculptor Bernhard Heising. Incidentally, it was the last work before his death. A local historian once said of the bronze figure: \"It is not only by far the most beautiful monument in the entire region, but a magnificent work par excellence, with which Heising has returned to the religious mother earth of his art.\"" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/872132/74b436b525a82174deb6c425e7b9116943e9e268c0b3a6d0c70b5d12cd04f153/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Betender Landmann ================= - Monument Bronzestatue von Adalbert Stifter in einem Garten, umgeben von grünen Bäumen unter klarem Himmel. Bronzestatue eines Mannes, der eine Arbeitshaltung einnimmt, vor einem Fachwerkgebäude und blauem Himmel. Bronzestatue eines Mannes in Arbeitskleidung mit historischem Werkzeug vor grünem Laub und blauem Himmel. The "Praying Countryman" stands here under the chestnut trees in red bloom in May. Turned in on himself, he rests on the spade with one foot drawn up. He holds his cap and pipe in his folded hands. He is thanking the Creator and Sustainer of all things for sowing and harvesting. This pious Westphalian farmer was created around the turn of the century (19th/20th century) by the local sculptor Bernhard Heising. Incidentally, it was the last work before his death. A local historian once said of the bronze figure: "It is not only by far the most beautiful monument in the entire region, but a magnificent work par excellence, with which Heising has returned to the religious mother earth of his art." Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Bus stop available Directions & Parking facilities Wiedenbrück marketplace Read more License (master data) Heidi Kellermann Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Stage diverse - Stage diverse - Stage diverse - Food & Beverage - beer garden/ outdoor dining - café - bistro - Accomodations - Hotel - Hotel - Guesthouse - Place of interest - Museum/Exhibition - City Hall/Citizens’ services - Historic town centre - Tours 11.36 km - Regional hiking trail 6.04 km - Regional hiking trail 11.80 km - Jogging/Nordic walking Contact Am Markt 33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück