Elizabeth Of Hungary, 16th Century Oak Statue

Elizabeth of Hungary, carved wooden statue, 16th century period Beautiful Renaissance statue representing Saint Elizabeth of Hungary with long hair 16th century in carved hollowed oak wood She is represented as a princess, she wears a crown on her head and should hold the Bible in her hands. The latter has disappeared as well as the right hand Good state of conservation, nevertheless, despite these few lacks Elizabeth of Hungary (July 7, 1207 - November 17, 1231) also known as Elizabeth of Thuringia Princess of Hungary, she was engaged at the age of 4 and married at 14 to the Landgrave of Thuringia. A loving wife, she was widowed at 20 and refused any other marriage Influenced by the spirit of St. Francis, she put herself at the service of the poor and would become the symbol of Christian charity She was canonized by the Catholic Church on May 27, 1235