Hedwig Collection

Hedwig of Silesia
SAINT HEDWIG (or JADWIGA) at age 12 marries herzog Heinrich von Schlesien, and at his death enters the Cister- -cian monastery they founded. She performs many miracles

St Hedwig's Cathedral, Berlin begun in 1747 (photo)
LAD143803 St Hedwig's Cathedral, Berlin begun in 1747 (photo) by Legeay, Jean Laurent (fl.1732-86); Bebelplatz, Berlin

Portrait of Jadwiga of Poland (1373-1399), 1768-1771. Creator: Bacciarelli, Marcello (1731-1818)
Portrait of Jadwiga of Poland (1373-1399), 1768-1771. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Hedwig (engraving)
2808310 Hedwig (engraving) by Pecht, August Friedrich (1814-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hedwig. Illustration for Schiller Galerie (F A Brockhaus, 1859).); © Look and Learn

Common shrimp, pink shrimp
Common shrimp, Crangon crangon 1, pink shrimp, Pandalus montagui 2, and Aegaeon cataphractus 3. Crangone comune, Pandalo annulicorne, Egeone a corazza

Heinrich Sleeping and Saint Hedwig Praying; Heinrich and Saint Hedwig with Their Children
3247696 Heinrich Sleeping and Saint Hedwig Praying; Heinrich and Saint Hedwig with Their Children, 1353 (Tempera colors, colored washes)

Hedwige, Marquise d Arquien, Queen of Poland from Receuil des Estampes
STC196357 Hedwige, Marquise d Arquien, Queen of Poland from Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Game of chess
Otto IV, margrave of Brandenburg, depicted playing chess with his wife Hedwig von Holstein. Date: 14th century

OTTO IV PLAYS CHESS
Otto IV, Margrave of Brandenburg, plays chess with his wife Hedwig von Holstein Date: circa 1300

OTTO MARGRAVE BRANDENBG
Otto IV, margrave of Brandenburg, depicted playing chess with his wife Hedwig von Holstein Date: ? - 1309

The Family of Julius of Brunswick-Luneburg and Hedwig of Brandenburg. Wing of the Epitaph-altarpiece Artist
The Family of Julius of Brunswick-Luneburg and Hedwig of Brandenburg. Wing of the Epitaph-altarpiece, 1590. Found in the collection of Herzog August Bibliothek Wolfenbuttel

Queen Jadwiga of Poland, ca 1676. Artist: Trycjusz (Tricius or Tretko), Jan (ca 1620-1692)
Queen Jadwiga of Poland, ca 1676. Found in the collection of Jagiellonian University Museum, Krakow

Ivory diptych with scenes from Life of Christ (Property of Queen Jadwiga of Poland), 14th century. Artist: Anonymous
Ivory diptych with scenes from Life of Christ (Property of Queen Jadwiga of Poland), 14th century. Found in the collection of the National Museum Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

Queen Jadwiga of Poland. Artist: Anonymous
Queen Jadwiga of Poland. Found in the collection of the National Museum Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

Jogaila and Jadwiga of Poland. Artist: Anonymous
Jogaila and Jadwiga of Poland. Found in the collection of the Jagiellonian University Museum, Krakow

Queen Jadwiga of Poland (5 Zlotych Revers), 1933. Artist: Numismatic, West European Coins
Queen Jadwiga of Poland (5 Zlotych Revers), 1933. From a private collection

TRAPP FAMILY, 1940. Maria von Trapp (center) with five of her daughters. Front row: Maria Franziska and Martina; back row: Agatha, Hedwig, Johanna. Photograph by C.M. Stieglitz, 1940

Queen Helvig Helvig queen Sweden princess Holstein
Queen Helvig, Helvig queen of Sweden princess of Holstein, painting, Hedwig of Holstein, oil on canvas, Height, 57 cm (22.4 inches), Width, 48 cm (18.8 inches)

Heinrich Sleeping Hedwig Praying Heinrich Hedwig
Heinrich Sleeping and Hedwig Praying; Heinrich and Hedwig with Their Children; Unknown maker; Silesia, Poland; 1353; Tempera colors, colored washes, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 34.1 x 24.8 cm (13 7)

Hedwig New Convent Nuns Bamberg Settling Unknown maker
Hedwig and the New Convent; Nuns from Bamberg Settling at the New Convent; Unknown maker; Silesia, Poland; 1353; Tempera colors, colored washes, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 34.1 x 24.8 cm (13 7)

Christ Blessing Saint Hedwig Saint Hedwig Washing
Christ Blessing Saint Hedwig; Saint Hedwig Washing Her Grandsons Face; Court workshop of Duke Ludwig I of Liegnitz and Brieg (Polish, 1364 - 1398); Silesia, Poland; 1353; Tempera colors

Family Berthold VI Marriage Hedwig Heinrich Unknown maker
The Family of Berthold VI; The Marriage of Hedwig and Heinrich; Unknown maker; Silesia, Poland; 1353; Tempera colors, colored washes, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 34.1 × 24.8 cm (13 7, 16 × 9 3)

Hedwig Leaving Bloody Footprints Snow Self-Flagellation
Hedwig Leaving Bloody Footprints in the Snow; The Self-Flagellation of Hedwig; Unknown maker; Silesia, Poland; 1353; Tempera colors, colored washes, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 34.1 x 24.8 cm (13 7)

Germany. Berlin. Cathedral of St. Hedwig. Partial view
Germany. Berlin. Partial view of the Cathedral of St. Hedwig, erected between 1747 and 1773 by architects Wenzeslaus Von Knobelsdorff, Jean Laurent Legeay and Johann Boumann

TRAPP FAMILY, 1939. The von Trapp Family Singers. Top row: Werner, Rupert; Second row: Franz Wasner, Johanna, Maria, Johannes, Georg, Hedwig, Maria Franziska; Front row: Agatha

Sophie Hedwig Van Nassau
SOPHIE HEDWIG VAN NASSAU born duchess of Braunschweig- Luneburg Date: 1613 - 1664?

Portrait of St. Jadwiga (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF274999 Portrait of St.Jadwiga (engraving) (b/w photo) by Polish School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St.Jadwiga (1374-99)

Page 24 from a Herbarium
XIR212998 Page 24 from a Herbarium by Rousseau, Jean Jacques (1712-78); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

German actress Hedwig Reicher wearing a Columbia costume at a demonstration for womens suffrage in front of
SUFFRAGE PROTEST, 1913. German actress Hedwig Reicher wearing a Columbia costume at a demonstration for womens suffrage in front of the Treasury Building in Washington, D.C. 3 March 1913

Hedy Lamarr / Mgm
HEDY LAMARR (Hedwig Kiesler) Austrian actress in American films

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"Hedwig: A Legacy of Royalty, Faith, and Art" Hedwig of Silesia, a prominent figure in German history, left an indelible mark on various aspects of society. In Berlin's Cathedral of St. Hedwig, her influence is evident through its partial view that stands as a testament to her patronage. Through an engraving bearing her name, Hedwig's image is immortalized for generations to admire. However, beyond the realm of art and architecture lies another aspect associated with this illustrious name - the common shrimp or pink shrimp known as "Hedwig. " This humble creature shares its name with a historical figure who once held great power. But it is not only shrimps and engravings that carry the weight of this legendary name; religious devotion also played a significant role in Hedwig's life. Depicted in artworks such as "Heinrich Sleeping and Saint Hedwig Praying" or "Heinrich and Saint Hedwig with Their Children, " she exemplifies faithfulness alongside her husband. Moving further into history, we encounter yet another remarkable individual named Hedwige – Marquise d'Arquien – who eventually became Queen of Poland. Her portrait from the Receuil des Estampes showcases regal elegance befitting a queen. Intriguingly enough, even games find their connection to this captivating moniker. Otto IV engages in chess-playing activities while Margrave Brandenbg takes part in his own game within historical records. The artistic world has also been touched by the presence of those named Hedwig. The Family of Julius Brunswick-Luneburg and Hedwig Brandenburg are depicted within Vredeman de Vries' Epitaph-altarpiece wing—an exquisite portrayal capturing familial bonds during their era. Lastly but certainly not least important is Queen Jadwiga (also known as Jadwiga) whose reign over Poland left an everlasting impact.