Sabina von Steinbach

Who is Sabina von Steinbach?

Sabina von Steinbach was – according to legend – a female stonemason living in Alsace during the 13th century. She is said to have been the daughter of Erwin von Steinbach, architect and master builder at Notre-Dame de Strasbourg, the cathedral in Strasbourg. When after her father's death her brother Johann continued to build the cathedral tower from 1318 to 1339, Sabina is believed to have been employed as a skilful mason and sculptor in its completion. There are, however, strong doubts as to whether she existed at all.