The Three Jewish Heroes (Die Drei Guten Juden), from Heroes and Heroines 1516

This woodcut, "The Three Jewish Heroes" by Hans Burgkmair, depicts three historical figures: Joshua, King David, and Judas Maccabeus. Created in 1516, the artwork showcases Burgkmair's detailed style, emphasizing intricate architectural features, decorative elements, and the expressive features of the three central figures. The woodcut was likely intended for a larger publication, "Heroes and Heroines," and served as a powerful visual representation of historical figures and their stories. The composition and the subject matter of the work point to Burgkmair's skill in combining Renaissance-era artistic conventions with his own distinctive approach to detail and narrative representation.