As King from 997-1038, Stephen (who was canonized 83 years after his death) Christianized Hungary and gained recognition of its independence from Pope Sylvester II in the form of a crown and title, “King by the Grace of God.” The painting, set in the 10th-century Benedictine Abbey at Pannonhalma, depicts many of the visible elements of Stephen’s reign, including his queen, Gisela, and St. Imre, first crown prince of Hungary.

Appraisal Date: 15 May 2009
Medium of Art: Oil on canvas
Size: 72″ x 96″ (unframed)
Frame Value: N/A
Artist: Americo Makk
Condition: Excellent
Signature: Lower left