Saint Elisabeth

Tilman Riemenschneider1500/1510

Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg
Nuremberg, Germany

Elisabeth was the daughter of King Andrew of Hungary, who sent her to the Wartburg at the young age of five to marry Ludwig of Thuringia. She lived a short but selfless life, and brought food and clothing to the poor.

Details

Title: Saint Elisabeth
Creator: Tilman Riemenschneider
Date Created: 1500/1510
Location: Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg, Special exhibition "Heroes, Martyrs, Saints" (April 2019 to October 2020); Departement "Sculpture till 1800"
Location Created: unknown
Provenance: Acquired by Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg
Type: wooden sculpture
Rights: Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nürnberg
Materials and Technique: lime wood

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Explore connections

Elizabeth of Hungary Nuremberg Sculpture