Religious, Saints, Mechtild, Panna, Jesus, Crucifix
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“Divata Mechtilda Panna” (Saint/Blessed Mechthilda the Virgin) is an anonymous Czech copper engraving, ca. 1770, of a medieval mystic nun.
It shows a haloed woman in monastic habit, hands clasped in prayer, gazing at a crucifix and an open book inscribed “O BONE JESU” (“O Good Jesus”). The caption is in Czech; “Panna” means virgin.
This depicts one of the Helfta mystics—possibly Mechthild of Hackeborn (c. 1241–1298) or Mechthild of Magdeburg (c. 1207–c. 1282)—both known for visions and devotion to Christ’s heart and Passion. Such small popular devotional prints (Andachtsbilder) were common in 18th-century Bohemia. The size, age browning, frayed edges, and reverse printing match typical examples of the type.
14.2 x 8.2 cm (5.6 x 3.1")
