Early European Print : Saint Bridget of Sweden

Early European Print

<p style='text-align: justify;'>Impression on paper depicting Saint Bridget of Sweden, wearing the habit of the Brigittine order, which she founded, seated at a desk surmounted by a cross, writing her book of Revelations. In the upper left corner an apparition of the Virgin and Child; in the upper right corner a shield with SPQR; in the lower right corner a shield with the rampant lion of Sweden; at the bottom, to the left, a crown. Behind the Saint are a pilgrim's staff, hat, and wallet. Over her head is the inscription: o brigita bit got fir uns and near her feet the name "michil".</p>

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