Saint Eligius Collection

Hospices Civils de Beaune. L'Hotel-Dieu. Flemish tapestry. The history of Saint Eligius
7209799 Hospices Civils de Beaune. L'Hotel-Dieu. Flemish tapestry. The history of Saint Eligius (Tapisserie de saint Eloi et Vierge a l'Enfant).; Hotel Dieu, Beaune

Hospices Civils de Beaune. L'Hotel-Dieu. Flemish tapestry. The history of Saint Eligius
7209798 Hospices Civils de Beaune. L'Hotel-Dieu. Flemish tapestry. The history of Saint Eligius (Tapisserie de saint Eloi et Vierge a l'Enfant).; Hotel Dieu, Beaune

Saint Eligius (engraving)
3585650 Saint Eligius (engraving); (add.info.: Saint Eligius (also Eloy or Loye) (c. 588 - 660), patron saint of goldsmiths, other metalworkers, and coin collectors

King Dagobert and his minister Saint Eloi, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790173 King Dagobert and his minister Saint Eloi, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: King Dagobert and his minister Saint Eloi, traditional children's song); Photo © CCI

The King Dagobert, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4833859 The King Dagobert, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anonymous illustration of the French folk song (nursery rhyme)

St. Eligius, n.d. Creator: Jean de Gourmont
St. Eligius, n.d

Saint Eligius and King Dagobert, 1520/30. Creator: Jean de Gourmont
Saint Eligius and King Dagobert, 1520/30

St Eligius, patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers (engraving)
7185714 St Eligius, patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Eligius, patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers)

St Tilo, apprentice of St Eligius, patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers (engraving)
7185715 St Tilo, apprentice of St Eligius, patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Tilo (Theau)

St. Eligius before King Clothar, c. 1365 (tempera on wood)
AIS5360870 St. Eligius before King Clothar, c.1365 (tempera on wood) by Gaddi, Taddeo (c.1300-66); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Saint Eloi (Eligius) de Noyon (588-659) bishop

Coronation of the Virgin (San Marco Altarpiece), 1490-92 (tempera on panel)
886412 Coronation of the Virgin (San Marco Altarpiece), 1490-92 (tempera on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

St. Eloi (c. 588-660) (coloured engraving)
CHT166659 St. Eloi (c.588-660) (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: patron of goldsmiths, blacksmiths)

Goldsmiths Shop. Artist: Delaune, Etienne (1518-1583)
Goldsmiths Shop. Found in the collection of Albertina, Vienna

A Goldsmith in his Shop. Artist: Christus, Petrus (1410 / 20-1475 / 76)
A Goldsmith in his Shop. Found in the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Saint Eligius, also known as Saint Eloi, was a 7th-century French goldsmith and bishop who is revered for his piety, generosity, and skill in metalworking. He is the patron saint of goldsmiths, blacksmiths, horses, and those who work with metals. Born into a noble family in Limoges around 588 AD, Eligius learned the art of metalworking at a young age. His talent caught the attention of King Clotaire II, who appointed him as his chief mint master and treasurer. Despite his high position in court, Eligius remained humble and devoted to serving God. Throughout his life, Saint Eligius used his wealth to help the poor and needy. He was known for giving away large sums of money to those less fortunate than himself. He also performed many miracles during his lifetime, including healing the sick and raising the dead. In addition to his charitable works, Saint Eligius was also a dedicated servant of God. He became a priest and later bishop of Noyon-Tournai where he continued to spread Christianity throughout France. Saint Eligius died on December 1st in 660 AD but his legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched with his kindness and compassion. Today we honor him as an example of selflessness and devotion to others.