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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Catherine is a 1480 paint by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a woman in a red robe, holding a wheel and a sword. She wears a crown and stands in front of a decorative background with green, red, and yellow patterns. The woman's robe is long and flowing, and her crown is ornate. The wheel she holds is large and has spokes, while the sword is long and slender. The background is intricate, with geometric shapes and floral motifs. This painting is an example of Renaissance art, a style that emerged in Europe in the 15th century. For more on this style, look up the Renaissance movement.
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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