Maria Innocentia Hummel
1909–1946 (age 37)
Biography
Maria Innocentia Hummel was a German Franciscan nun and artist born in 1909 at Siessen Monastery, where she spent her religious life. She is best known for creating charming figurines and illustrations of children that became beloved worldwide, blending her artistic talent with her spiritual devotion to create works of enduring appeal.
Sister Maria Innocentia's artistic legacy continues through the Hummel figurines that bear her name, which have brought joy to collectors and families for generations. Her work exemplified the harmony between creative expression and religious commitment, and she remained dedicated to her monastic community until her death in 1946.