Saint Valentine, Saint Stephen and Saint Maximilian

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498, 1498

The image shows three figures standing next to each other from head to toe. The central figure is Stephanus, with curly hair and a halo, dressed in a red robe and holding a palm frond and a stone-covered disk. To Stephanus's right is Valentinus, also with a halo, wearing a mitre and a long cloak, holding a crosier. On Stephanus's left is Maximilianus, also wearing a mitre and a halo, with two fingers raised as a gesture of blessing. The figures are dressed in ecclesiastical garments of red, green, and yellow. Below them are three coats of arms with various designs, and the background features a decorative floral border at the top.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498
Datation
1498
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Gravure sur bois en couleurs
Dimensions
26,7 × 16,8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows three figures standing next to each other from head to toe. The central figure is Stephanus, with curly hair and a halo, dressed in a red robe and holding a palm frond and a stone-covered disk. To Stephanus's right is Valentinus, also with a halo, wearing a mitre and a long cloak, holding a crosier. On Stephanus's left is Maximilianus, also wearing a mitre and a halo, with two fingers raised as a gesture of blessing. The figures are dressed in ecclesiastical garments of red, green, and yellow. Below them are three coats of arms with various designs, and the background features a decorative floral border at the top.

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498