Catherine of Habsberg and St. Catherine of Alexandria altar piece
1565
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
1565
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
This painting features a woman in a black robe with intricate gold embroidery, standing in front of a green curtain. She has her hands clasped together in front of her, and her head is covered with a black veil. Behind her, another woman is visible, wearing a pink robe and holding up the green curtain. The woman in the black robe appears to be in a state of contemplation or prayer, while the woman behind her seems to be watching over her. The use of rich colors and detailed textures adds depth and visual interest to the painting. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
