St Elizabeth c. 1510

This small-scale oil painting, “St. Elizabeth,” depicts the saint, a figure of great importance in the Catholic Church, holding a crown. St. Elizabeth of Hungary, also known as St. Elizabeth of Thuringia, was a 13th century princess known for her charitable works and devotion to the poor. The painting's details, like the intricate gold crown, the soft drapery, and the inclusion of a kneeling figure in the foreground, speak to the artist's careful attention to detail and the prevailing artistic style of the early 16th century. “St. Elizabeth” is a valuable example of Northern European religious art, now on display at the Städel Museum, and it serves as a reminder of the enduring significance of the saint in Western art history.