St. Elisabeth as a Child 1881

"St. Elisabeth as a Child" (1881) by Gabriel von Max is a portrait of a young St. Elisabeth, a Hungarian princess and a devout Catholic. The painting depicts the saint in a simple but elegant pose, holding a bouquet of white roses and adorned with a golden crown. The subtle realism and melancholic mood of the portrait are typical of Max's style, which often sought to capture the inner emotions of his subjects. This artwork is a powerful representation of faith and innocence, and a testament to Max's skill as a painter of the human condition.