The Three Christian Heroines (Drei Gut Kristin), from Heroes and Heroines
Medium
Woodcut; first state of three (Hollstein)
Dimensions
Sheet: 8 1/8 × 5 3/16 in. (20.7 × 13.2 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1918
Accession Number
18.20.2
Tags
Art Historical Context
Created around 1516 by the renowned German Renaissance artist Hans Burgkmair, in collaboration with master woodcutter Jost de Negker, *The Three Christian Heroines (Drei Gut Kristin)* is a striking woodcut from the series *Heroes and Heroines*. This first-state impression, measuring just over 8 by 5 inches, captures three saintly women—likely revered Christian figures—adorned with crosses and coats of arms, symbolizing faith, valor, and lineage. Burgkmair's design reflects the Northern Renaissance's blend of intricate detail and symbolic depth, while Negker's precise cutting brought the block ...
About the Artist
Hans Burgkmair|Jost de Negker · 1473–1531
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German painter and printmaker who became one of the leading artists of the Renaissance in Augsburg. Born into a family of painters — his father, Thoman Burgkmair, was a respected artist — he likely received his initial training in his father's workshop. He may also have studied with Martin Schongauer in Colmar, and a probable visit to Italy around 1507 ex...