Joanna (prioress of Lothen)

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Joanna (prioress of Lothen), a twelfth century nun, was the prioress of the monastery of Lothen in Germany. [1]

Joanna is remembered for her tapestry work. [2] Around the year 1200, Joanna, along with two of her nuns named Alheidis and Reglindis, wove a series of tapestries. [3] The tapestries were well regarded, and have been described as brilliant. [3] The scenes depicted in the tapestry tell the story of the monastery's tumultuous history. [1]

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References

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