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The Battle of St. James The Greater at Clavijo
school of Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

The First Wise Virgin
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

St. James Major, from Apostles
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

The Temptation of Saint Anthony
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

St. Andrew, from Apostles
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

Saint George
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

Ornament with Owl Mocked by Day Birds
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

St. Barbara
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

St. John the Baptist
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

The Madonna and Child on a Grassy Bench
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

The Ox of St. Luke
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

St. Matthias, from Apostles
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

The Griffin
After Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

Vine Ornament with Parrots and Birds
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

The Eagle of St. John
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

The Lion of Saint Mark
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

The Madonna and Child with an Apple
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

The Elephant
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

St. John, from Apostles
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

St. Bartholomew, from Apostles
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491