In the Austrian farmhouses of past centuries, designing a dining room without a “Herrgottswinkel” (Lord's Corner or "Lord God's Angle") above the dining table was unthinkable. It was considered the spiritual heart of the house.

Design your dining room – artistic and cozy at the same time

This special spot, often in the kitchen above a cozy corner bench, was decorated with a crucifix and seasonal floral decorations. Here the sacred and the everyday met in a harmonious way. The Herrgottswinkel was not only a religious symbol, but also a place of community - a place which invited people to pause and exchange ideas.

Design the Herrgottswinkel in the dining room – art that connects

This tradition can also be taken up in modern living spaces. A religious piece of art can transform your dining room into a contemplative center. It becomes a place where art not only enriches aesthetically, but also promotes togetherness and inspires conversation.

While beautiful, handcrafted pieces of folk art can be found at flea markets or antique shops, modern interpretations of this tradition can be an exciting accent. With our hand-painted, modern saint pictures made of real gold and the finest ink, you can integrate a timeless work of art into your home, that stylishly combines tradition and modernity. Each image brings not only aesthetic splendor but also deep, spiritual meaning to your space. This way you create an atmosphere that brings your family and guests together and at the same time exudes a unique ambience.

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Patron Saints for food, cook and cook

There are several patron saints of the Christian religion that fit well into the dining room as they are considered the patron saints of cooks or professions such as bakers, millers, confectioners and more. Here are some examples.

You can find motifs from my studio for martyrs (painted in red document ink) at: https://www.wonnereich.com/en/product-category/wandbilder-rot/

For canonical saints without martyr status at: https://www.wonnereich.com/en/product-category/wandbilder-gold/

Hier ist die Übersicht der passenden Schutzpatrone für das Esszimmer, aufgeteilt nach Märtyrern und Nicht-Märtyrern, als thematische Heiligenbilder:

Martyrs (painted with red ink)

⚪ Lawrence of Rome - patron saint of cooks, died as a martyr on a gridiron.

⚪ Honorius of Amiens – patron of bakers, bishop of Amiens, died in the faith.

⚪ Adrian of Nicomedia – patron of butchers, a Roman officer and martyr.

Non-Martyrs (painted with real gold)

⚫ Martha of Bethany – Patroness of cooks, known as the hostess of Jesus.

⚫Elizabeth of Hungary – Patroness of bakers, recognized for her charity and distribution of bread to the poor.

⚫Arnulf of Metz – Patron saint of millers and brewers, a pious bishop.

⚫Arnulf of Soissons – Patron saint of brewers, a monk and abbot.

⚫Vincent of Valencia – Patron saint of winemakers, his name plays on wine (vinum).

⚫Urban of Langres – Patron saint of winemakers, venerated to protect wine from frost.

⚫Nicholas of Myra – Patron saint of confectioners, known for his miracles and generosity.

⚫Luke the Evangelist – Patron saint of butchers, an evangelist and physician.

These saints can add spiritual and symbolic accents and fit well as works of art in the dining room, especially in connection with the tradition of the “Lord God's Angle.”