Altarpiece of the holy cross (retablo de la santa cruz); church of blesa, aragon, spain. This panel shows saint helena enthroned among the jews. Helena wears a trigregnum, symbolizing that she represents the catholic church in her quest for the true cross. Spanish-gothic style; oil on wood, c. 1481-1487. Object Type: painting. Date: between circa 1483 and circa 1487. Dimensions: height: 130 cm (51.1 in); width: 91 cm (35.8 in). Medium: oil on panel. Collection: Saragossa Museum. Jimenez-santa helena y judios
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