Saint Elizabeth

An Alsatian reverse glass painting from the first half of the 19th century, depicting Saint Elizabeth. Set against a black background, the saint is shown in a bust-length portrait within a yellow-ground medallion bordered by two bands, one green and one red. The medallion is surmounted by red and white flowers. Elizabeth wears a halo and a nun’s headdress. She is dressed in a red robe and holds a small crucifix in her hands. The saint’s name, “S. Elisabedah,” is inscribed beneath the medallion.

Period: 1820–1850

View dimensions:
Height: 20.8 cm
Width: 14.2 cm

Framed dimensions:
Height: 26.5 cm
Width: 19.8 cm

Condition: Very Good