Saint Pharahildis, c1510. Creator: Leonhard Beck

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Saint Pharahildis, c1510. Creator: Leonhard Beck

Saint Pharahildis, c1510. Series: Saints Connected with the House of Hapsburg

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1510s Beck Leonhard Habsburg House Of Habsburg Leonhard Beck Prelate Priest Royal Family Santo

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Saint Pharahildis, a revered figure in the House of Hapsburg, is depicted in this exquisite woodcut print created by Leonhard Beck around 1510. The image showcases the saint as an elderly man, dressed in the robes of a prelate or priest, with a serene expression on his face. The black and white contrast enhances the intricacy of the details in the print, from the folds of his robe to the delicate patterns on his mitre. Pharahildis was a legendary abbess and hermit, believed to have lived in the 6th century in what is now Belgium. According to legend, she was the daughter of a Frankish king and was married against her will to a man from the Hapsburg dynasty. Displeased with married life, she renounced her worldly possessions and retreated to the forest, where she lived as a hermit for the rest of her life. Her shrine became a popular pilgrimage site, and she was venerated as a patron saint of the Hapsburgs. This print is part of a series of saints connected with the House of Hapsburg, reflecting the deep religious and cultural significance of the dynasty in European history. The image was created during the 16th century, a time when the Hapsburgs ruled much of Europe and their power and influence were at their height. Today, this rare and beautiful work of art is housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), a testament to the enduring legacy of the House of Hapsburg and the rich artistic heritage of Europe.

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