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Pictures of the Year - V. "St Elizabeth of Hungary's Great Act of Renunciation", 1891. Creator: Unknown. Pictures of the Year - V. "St Elizabeth of Hungary's Great Act of Renunciation", 1891. Creator: Unknown
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Pictures of the Year - V. "St Elizabeth of Hungary's Great Act of Renunciation", 1891. Creator: Unknown. Pictures of the Year - V. "St Elizabeth of Hungary's Great Act of Renunciation", 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Pictures of the Year - V. "St Elizabeth of Hungary's Great Act of Renunciation", after PH Calderon, RA, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
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Pictures of the Year - V. 'St Elizabeth of Hungary's Great Act of Renunciation', 1891, is a captivating black and white engraving depicting a pivotal moment in the life of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. The image, created by an unknown artist, is based on a painting by Philip Hermogenes Calderon, RA, and was originally published in 'The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper' in December 1891. The scene portrays St. Elizabeth, a 13th-century German princess, making a profound act of renunciation. Kneeling before her husband, Landgrave Ludwig IV of Thuringia, she bares her naked body and places her jewels and fine clothes at his feet. This act of self-denial was inspired by her deep Christian faith and desire to live a life of poverty and devotion to God. Surrounding the central figures are various onlookers, including a priest, a nun, and a man identified as Konrad von Marburg. Their expressions convey a mix of shock, awe, and admiration for St. Elizabeth's courage and commitment to her beliefs. The image is a powerful representation of the concept of renunciation and the strength of faith during the Middle Ages. The posture and body language of the figures, as well as the intricate details of their clothing and surroundings, add depth and emotion to the story of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, a woman who defied societal norms to follow her heart and her faith.
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