The Three Christian Heroines (Drei Gut Kristin), from Heroes and Heroines, Hans Burgkmair, 1516

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The Three Christian Heroines (Drei Gut Kristin), from Heroes and Heroines, 1516, Woodcut; first state of three (Hollstein), Sheet: 8 1/8 × 5 3/16 in. ( × cm), Prints, Hans Burgkmair (German, Augsburg 1473–1531 Augsburg), Block cut by Jost de Negker (1480–1546), At left, Saint Helena wearing the imperial crown and holding up a cross; at center, Saint Brigit holding a processional cross; at right, Saint Elisabeth with a stein. Below, three coats of arms. From a series of six woodcuts with Heroes and Heroines, each with three figures

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Size: 3461px × 5154px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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