Title

Saint Agnes, c1520, (1843).Artist: Henry Shaw

Caption

Saint Agnes, c1520, (1843). From a picture by Lucas van Leyden of St Agnes (died 304-305 AD). The anniversary of her martyrdom, 21st January, was held as a holiday for the women in England during popish times. The lamb is emblematic of her name. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843).
The Print Collector collection

Date

1843

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Reference

HRM19C11_414

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

45,4Mb (2,9Mb) / 10,1in x 17,5in / 3032 x 5238 (300dpi)

Keywords

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