Statue of St. Elizabeth Queen of Hungary

Giovanni Battista Maini1731/1732

Mafra National Palace
Mafra, Portugal

Saint Elizabeth, quenn of Hungary, knowen for her devotion and assistance to the poor and hungry.
Two of her miracles were of particular interest for the artists, specially the "Miracle of the roses" the same miracle assigned to the Queen Elizabeth of Portugal, her grandniece.

Details

Title: Statue of St. Elizabeth Queen of Hungary
Creator: Giovanni Battista Maini
Date Created: 1731/1732
Location Created: Palácio Nacional de Mafra, Portugal
Physical Dimensions: 281 cm
Medium: Carrara marble

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Statue of St. Elizabeth Queen of Hungary

Giovanni Battista Maini1731/1732

Mafra National Palace
Mafra, Portugal

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