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CIRCLE OF JAN POLAK. 'Saint Barbara', c1495-c1519. Artist: Circle of Jan Polak

CIRCLE OF JAN POLAK. 'Saint Barbara', c1495-c1519. A Christian martyr who died c235, Saint Barbara was shut up in a tower to protect her from suitors. She is said to have put a third set of windows into the tower to represent the trinity. In her right hand is a golden chalice with a communion wafer above, representing the body and blood of Christ. St Barbara is the Patron saint of arsenals and artillery and a protector against lightning.
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Title:
'Saint Barbara', c1495-c1519. Artist: Circle of Jan Polak
Caption:
'Saint Barbara', c1495-c1519. A Christian martyr who died c235, Saint Barbara was shut up in a tower to protect her from suitors. She is said to have put a third set of windows into the tower to represent the trinity. In her right hand is a golden chalice with a communion wafer above, representing the body and blood of Christ. St Barbara is the Patron saint of arsenals and artillery and a protector against lightning.
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Technique/material:
Oil
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Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images
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3756 x 4644 px | 49.9 MB
Print size:
31.8 x 39.3 cm | 12.5 x 15.5 in (300 dpi)