Title
Agnes and Catherine of Alexandria
Caption
Agnes, martyred c304, patron saint of virgins, with her emblem a lamb, and Catherine of Alexandria, wearing coronet representing royal descent, holding sword and spiked wheel, instruments of her martyrdom in 307. Figure bottom left is Emperor Maximus who put Catherine to death. Ring attests worthiness of virgin-martyrs as brides of Christ
15th century
Chromolithograph after picture attributed to Margaret van Eyck
Date
15th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07095_390001040
License type
Rights managed
Available size
24,0Mb (2,4Mb) / 7,9in x 11,8in / 2367 x 3543 (300dpi)