The Three Christian Heroines (Drei Gut Kristin), from "Heroes and Heroines"
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.
Artwork Details
- Title: The Three Christian Heroines (Drei Gut Kristin), from "Heroes and Heroines"
- Series/Portfolio: Heroes and Heroines
- Artist: Hans Burgkmair (German, Augsburg 1473–1531 Augsburg)
- Artist: Block cut by Jost de Negker (1480–1546)
- Date: 1516
- Medium: Woodcut; first state of three (Hollstein)
- Dimensions: Sheet: 8 1/8 × 5 3/16 in. (20.7 × 13.2 cm)
- Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
- Object Number: 18.20.2
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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