St Elizabeth of Portugal, c.1630-35, Prado .Elizabeth was daughter of Peter III of Aragon (born 1271). She was married at the age of 12 to King Dinis of Portugal and after the death of her husband she joined the Order of Saint Clare. According to an original text at the time of her coronation, Elizabeth was carrying, concealed in her clothing, a large sum of money for charity. She encountered her husband, an unbeliever who was against charity and the money miraculously turned to roses. 24…