Saints Christopher, Sebastian, and Roche c. 1495

This woodcut, created by an anonymous artist around 1495, depicts three Christian saints: Christopher, Sebastian, and Roche. The scene is divided into three sections, each focusing on a different saint. Saint Christopher, the giant patron saint of travelers, is shown carrying a child, likely Jesus, on his shoulders. Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier, is shown being pierced by arrows, a common depiction of his martyrdom. Saint Roche, a pilgrim and healer, is depicted kneeling and praying to an angel. This woodcut, likely created for devotional purposes, highlights the popular saints of the late medieval period and their miraculous attributes.