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The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Donato Creti

1698

unspecified

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a 1698 unspecified by Donato Creti, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?: Donato Creti
When & what style?: 1698
Where can I see it?: Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in flowing robes, with one woman holding a baby. The woman is surrounded by other figures, and there are cherubs flying around them. The scene is depicted in shades of brown and white, with soft, feathery brushstrokes. In the center of the painting, the woman is looking down at the baby, while the other figures gaze up at her. The cherubs are scattered throughout the scene, adding a sense of movement and energy. The overall effect is one of serenity and devotion. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. You might want to look up chiaroscuro next.