St. Agnes
St. Agnes
Name/Title
St. AgnesEntry/Object ID
1890.343Description
This is a reproduction of a 16th century engraving of St. Agnes reading a book with a lamb. St. Agnes was 13 years old when she was martyred for her faith and is always represented with a lamb and usually a palm. She is standing in the center with a palm in her left hand and a book in her right. There is also a lamb laying down beside her.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, InkCollection
Archabbey-European Prints and DrawingsCataloged By
BarbaraAcquisition
Accession
1890.343Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Schongauer, MartinRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1890Notes
Technique: Print, LithographEthnography
Culture/Tribe
German