St. Catherine
1859
oil
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
1859
oil
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
The painting depicts a woman dressed in a long, flowing red robe with a green lining, holding a palm frond in her left hand. She wears a gold crown on her head and has a halo around it. Her right hand holds a black book against her chest. The woman's attire and accessories suggest she is a saint, likely Saint Catherine, given the title of the painting. The use of red and gold in her clothing and the halo around her head are common symbols associated with saints in religious art. The painting is held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
