Kindlifresserbrunnen, Bern
The Child Eater Fountain, Kindlifresserbrunnen, is a stupefying 16th century sculpture by Hans Gieng.
The Child Eater Fountain, Kindlifresserbrunnen, is a stupefying 16th century sculpture by Hans Gieng. It depicts an ogre devouring a child, while 4 other kids precariously hang from the sack bag in his right hand. The frieze around the pedestal's base depicts armed bears going to war, including a piper and a drummer.
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About Kindlifresserbrunnen
Gelbes Quartier, Bern, Switzerland
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