Almosenspende der Heiligen Elisabeth von Thüringen (1857)

This page presents "Almosenspende der Heiligen Elisabeth von Thüringen" (1857), created by Clara Wilhelmine Oenicke. Religion, a short history: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Context for 1857: The first half of the nineteenth century moved from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, which placed emotion, nature, and the sublime at the centre of painting. Landscape gained new prestige through groups such as the Barbizon painters in France and the Hudson River School in the United States, and by mid-century Realism turned to ordinary people and everyday labour. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in portrait orientation.

"Almosenspende der Heiligen Elisabeth von Thüringen" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.

German, 1818–1899

If you like the visual language of Clara Wilhelmine Oenicke, explore more works by the same artist in our collection.