Iconographic attribute

book in hand

2 saints

Blessed Albert the Great

Feast: November 15th • 13th century

Born in Swabia at the end of the 12th century, Albert the Great was one of the greatest geniuses of the Middle Ages, excelling in natural sc…

Feast: January 31st • 8th century

A solitary virgin of the 8th century, Saint Ulphe settled near Amiens to flee the world. Under the guidance of Saint Domice, she led a life …

Which saints are depicted with book in hand?

Saints depicted with book in hand: Blessed Albert the Great and Saint Ulpha (Virgin and Recluse).