**Artist:** Bernd Löning **Donated by:** Martina Hesse and Herbert Fischer **3D reconstruction:** Alex Emami Saint Eligius (c. 588–660) was a gifted goldsmith who became master of the royal mint under Frankish kings. Known for his honesty and skill, he later became a priest and Bishop of Noyon, working as a missionary in Frankish-Frisian borderlands. He used his wealth to help the poor, free slaves, and build churches. Famous legends include him miraculously healing a horse by removing and reattaching its leg to shoe it—hence his symbols: hammer, anvil, horseshoe, and chalice. He is the patron saint of goldsmiths, silversmiths, blacksmiths, metalworkers, and farriers. To reflect women’s growing role in the Church and goldsmithing, artist Bernd Löning reimagined the saint as Saint Eligia, a female version. This model is part of [Open Museum project](https://github.com/nuit-dhiver/GoeODM). You can [support the project by donating](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/saiemami).