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Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Twelve Scenes from Her Life, by Donato d'Arezzo, unspecified, 1330

Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Twelve Scenes from Her Life

Donato d'Arezzo

1330

unspecified

From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum

Byzantine icon painting Medieval Religious Catherine of Alexandria

Dominant colour

Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Twelve Scenes from Her Life is a 1330 unspecified by Donato d'Arezzo, a Byzantine icon painting work, depicting Catherine of Alexandria, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.

Who painted this?
Donato d'Arezzo
When & what style?
1330 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?
J. Paul Getty Museum

About this work

This painting is called Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Twelve Scenes from Her Life. It was made by Donato d'Arezzo in 1330. The artist likely chose to depict Catherine of Alexandria because she was an important figure in Christian history, and her story would have been well-known to the audience at that time. You can learn more about this type of art at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

About the artist

Artist

Donato d'Arezzo

This 14th-century Italian artist painted bold, gold-framed panels packed with scenes—think a saint’s life told in twelve miniatures.

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