1520-1530 St Ursula became the parton saint of a femal religious order, the Ursulines, founded in the early 16th century for the education of girls. While she is usually shown protecting her virgin companions with her cloak, here she appears as a teacher, holding an open book while her pupils help each other in reading. Eastern Netherlands, probably Limburg Oak with traces of Paint (621-1895)
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