St. Catherine
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Benigno Bossi
Benigno Bossi (1727–1792) was an Italian artist, born in Arcisate.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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St. Catherine is a 1750 by Benigno Bossi, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a woman kneeling on a rocky ground, clutching a wheel with thorns. Behind her, a cherub holds a palm branch. The woman’s robe drapes loosely, and her face looks down, serious. Shadows darken the background, making the figures stand out. The wheel she holds is a classic symbol for St. Catherine, though the print doesn’t spell it out. The cherub’s pose adds a touch of drama, almost like a stage set. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print up close.
A print on paper depicts St. Catherine, reproduced from a work by Parmigianino. The image was copied from Parmigianino's original painting, which was then owned by the Sanvitali family.
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Benigno Bossi (1727–1792) was an Italian artist, born in Arcisate.
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