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[Diane]

I've got a couple you might like. Fifteenth century and German.

Most are found in representations of the Magi, or of Magdalen or of that somewhat mysterious group of 'Holy helpers' who emerge as a cult in the Rheinland about the fourteenth century (this according to the Oxford History).

This one is Netherlandish
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This is German (two for one here)
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Not sure where this is from, but it's fun
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anyway, those are versions of Barbara, or I should say "a" Barbara.

Now for Magdalen and the women at the tomb.

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perhaps not that one, it's a bit early for the "fifteenth-century author" argument.

Hold on. I'll limit the search to "medieval German"

Sorry - phone is ringing.

But just search "Magdalen" or "Women at the tomb" and then add whatever time and place you're interested in. Same for manuscript art, or woodcarving.. Ivory is especially rich in this sort of image.

Cheers.