The name of Hegvald is derived from a
rune inscription on one of the
baptismal fonts attributed to the sculptor, but the name may also be that of a patron. On stylistic grounds, 11 baptismal fonts on Gotland have been attributed to the, in effect, anonymous master sculptor. He seems to have started as an apprentice in the workshop of the somewhat earlier
Majestatis. Baptismal fonts from his atelier can be found in
När,
Sjonhem,
Stånga,
Halla and
Etelhem churches, all on Gotland, as well as in the
Swedish Museum of National Antiquities in
Stockholm. He is also attributed as the artist of a
triumphal cross in
Vänge Church, also on Gotland. The
choir portal of
Fardhem Church is also attributed to Hegvald. ==Gallery==