Artist background The name Rupert Krippe refers to Rupert Reindl, a renowned master of nativity scene carving: • Rupert Reindl was born in 1908 in Patsch in Tyrol and became one of the most famous nativity scene carvers in the region. • He learned the craft from another famous carver, Romed Speckbacher, and worked there for almost 20 years. • After World War II, he continued as an independent carver and developed fine nativity scenes and other motifs. • His works are considered important in traditional nativity scene sculpture.