Szene in einer Kemenate (die Heilige Elisabeth stickt dem Landgrafen Ludwig vor dessen Ausfahrt zum Kreuzzug ein Kreuz auf das Gewand) c. 1816 - 1817

"Szene in einer Kemenate (die Heilige Elisabeth stickt dem Landgrafen Ludwig vor dessen Ausfahrt zum Kreuzzug ein Kreuz auf das Gewand)" is a pencil drawing by Carl Philipp Fohr, dating back to 1816-1817. The piece, currently located in the Städel Museum, depicts Saint Elizabeth of Hungary embroidering a cross onto the garment of Landgrave Ludwig of Thuringia, who is about to embark on a crusade. Fohr, a German Romantic artist, utilizes the scene to capture a moment of quiet contemplation and devotion before a grand undertaking. This drawing exemplifies Fohr's ability to convey emotions through subtle lines and the portrayal of historical figures in intimate settings.