The Martyrdom of St. Catherine
1498
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1498
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Martyrdom of St. Catherine is a 1498 by Albrecht Dürer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a dramatic scene with a woman at its center. She's surrounded by people, some of whom are holding her down or attacking her. The woman is dressed in long robes, and her hair is tied up. There's a sense of chaos and violence in the scene. In the background, there's a landscape with hills and buildings. The overall mood of the painting is one of tension and conflict. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and drama in the scene. This style is reminiscent of the Renaissance period, characterized by the use of chiaroscuro.
![Madonna and Child [obverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/d7b8ebf05d22ebe5/thumb.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/b4ebf9b282faa17a/thumb.webp)
