Who painted Saint Elizabeth?

Saint Elizabeth was painted by Meister des Deichsler-Altars in 1417.

Where can I see Saint Elizabeth?

Saint Elizabeth is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Saint Elizabeth?

Saint Elizabeth is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Saint Elizabeth

Meister des Deichsler-Altars , 1417

Saint Elizabeth is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Meister des Deichsler-Altars. It dates from 1417 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1417, this panel painting is attributed to the anonymous artist known as the Meister des Deichsler-Altars. It is part of the collection of the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin and presents a devotional scene centered on a female saint, rendered in the characteristic early‑15th‑century Gothic style.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is a woman dressed in a blue robe with a white collar and red lining, her long hair concealed beneath a white headscarf. She cradles a small infant—or possibly a symbolic doll—in one arm and holds a red cloth edged in green in the other. A young boy in a white tunic stands beside her, gazing upward, suggesting a narrative of maternal intercession or saintly protection.

Technique & Style

The work displays the precise linear modeling and rich coloration typical of the International Gothic period. The blue and red hues are applied in flat, luminous layers, while the delicate rendering of the fabrics and the intricate arches of the red architectural backdrop reveal careful attention to detail and a refined sense of space.

History & Provenance

Since its creation, the painting has remained within German collections, eventually entering the holdings of Berlin’s Gemäldegalerie. Its attribution to the Meister des Deichsler-Altars links it to a group of works sharing similar compositional motifs and stylistic traits, reinforcing its place in the early Northern Renaissance canon.