Collinge Antiques

Description

Large pokerwork picture of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207 – 1231). Very nearly four feet wide, drawn with a hot metal point onto wood and highly coloured. Elizabeth and her husband King Ludwig, with castle walls and mountains in the background viewed through Gothic arches. Huntsmen with hounds and bugles to the right of the scene whilst to the left is a group poor peasants. It is for her charity toward the poor and the founding of a hospital for their care that Elizabeth is best known. The image is an illustration of the miracle of the roses, the most famous episode of Elizabeth’s life. According to legend whilst Elizabeth was taking bread to the poor in secret, she met the King and a hunting party. To quell an accustaion that she was stealing treasure from the castle, tLudwig asked her to reveal what was hidden under her cloak. In that moment, her cloak fell open and a vision of roses could be seen, which was taken as a sign of God’s protection and approval of her work. Inscribed in the lower portion of the image. With a moulded oak frame. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: width 46″, depth 1″, height 29″.
Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.