The Three Christian Heroines: Saints Helen, Bridget and Elizabeth

About this work

This black-and-white print shows three women standing side by side, each holding a different object. The woman in the center kneels, holding a small model of a building and a key. The woman on the left stands with a scroll, and the one on the right holds a shield with a cross. All three wear simple robes, and their faces are drawn with careful lines. The text at the top names them as saints—Helen, Bridget, and Elizabeth—linked by their shared faith. The shields at their feet show symbols that look like coats of arms, hinting at their importance in history or legend. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more prints like this one.