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

Hans Burgkmair German
 Block cut by Jost de Negker Netherlandish

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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.

The Three Christian Heroines (Drei Gut Kristin), from Heroes and Heroines, Hans Burgkmair (German, Augsburg 1473–1531 Augsburg), Woodcut; first state of three (Hollstein)

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