Heilige Ursula 1503

This woodcut print from 1503 depicts Saint Ursula, a Christian martyr, holding a staff and wearing a crown. The anonymous artist's use of black ink on paper creates a stark contrast, highlighting the details of Ursula’s clothing and her solemn expression. The background features a simple landscape, possibly suggesting the location of her martyrdom. The small size of this print, just 61 mm high and 42 mm wide, was common for devotional works, intended for personal contemplation. This piece is an example of early printmaking, a technique that allowed for the mass production of religious imagery.