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Martyrdom of Saint Catherine

Anton Woensam

1526

tempera

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Religious

Dominant colour

Martyrdom of Saint Catherine is a 1526 tempera by Anton Woensam, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Anton Woensam
When & what style?: 1526
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a red robe standing next to a man in a black robe. The woman has her hands raised in a gesture of prayer or protection. Behind them is a large wheel with spikes, which appears to be a torture device. The scene is set against a backdrop of a landscape with trees, rocks, and a body of water. In the foreground, several figures are shown, including a man lying on the ground and another man on horseback. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of drama and tension, with the central figures surrounded by chaos and violence. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and emotion, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Anton Woensam.

About the artist

Artist

Anton Woensam

Anton Woensam (c.1493/1496 – c.1541) was a German painter and wood-engraver. Woensam was "probably" trained by his father Jaspar as a painter. He mainly created book illustrations. He relocated from Worms to Cologne in…

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