Saint Helena, Saint Brigitta and Saint Elizabeth

Hans Burgkmair I

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts three figures titled "S. ELENA," "S. BRIGITA," and "S. ELSBETA." They are standing and visible from head to toe. The central figure is "S. BRIGITA," positioned between "S. ELENA" on the left and "S. ELSBETA" on the right. "S. ELENA" on the left is holding a large cross and wearing elaborately patterned and layered garments and a detailed headdress. "S. BRIGITA," in the center, is clothed in plain draped fabrics with a head covering and holds a piece of cloth over her hands. "S. ELSBETA" on the right wears clothing with detailed patterns similar to "S. ELENA" and holds a staff with a cross-like design. Each figure is surrounded by a halo. In front of them are three shields bearing different heraldic symbols. The background is plain.