This poignant painting by Edmund Blair Leighton depicts Saint Elizabeth of Hungary distributing bread to the poor, a reflection of her legendary acts of compassion. Dressed in a regal red robe and delicate white veil, Elizabeth is shown with a halo, signifying her sainthood, as she offers sustenance to a kneeling beggar. The scene unfolds at the steps of a stone church, where a gathered crowd of women and children look on with hope. Leighton’s composition is both solemn and graceful, capturing the saint’s humility and the reverent awe of those she serves. The artwork exemplifies his gift for narrative, medieval romanticism, and fine historical detail.