Agnes, martyred c304, patron saint of virgins

Agnes, martyred c304, patron saint of virgins, with her emblem a lamb, and Catherine of Alexandria, wearing coronet representing royal descent, holding sword and spiked wheel, instruments of her martyrdom in 307. Figure bottom left is Emperor Maximus who put Catherine to death. Ring attests worthiness of virgin-martyrs as brides of Christ. Chromolithograph after picture attributed to Margaret van Eyck (15th century)

Agnes Alexandria Attributed Brides Coronet Descent Eyck Martyrdom Martyred Maximus Patron Representing Spiked Virgins

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