Artwork
St. Catherine of Siena Exorcising a Possessed Woman
St. Catherine of Siena Exorcising a Possessed Woman is an unspecified painting by the Sienese School artist Girolamo di Benvenuto. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Denver Art Museum. St.
About this work
Overview
St. Catherine of Siena Exorcising a Possessed Woman is a 1500 painting by Girolamo di Benvenuto, depicting a dramatic scene of exorcism. The work is a religious painting held at the Denver Art Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows St. Catherine of Siena performing an exorcism on a woman, surrounded by onlookers in various states of distress or prayer. The scene is set against a backdrop of religious iconography, including an altar and a statue of a saint, underscoring the ritual's spiritual significance.
Technique & Style
The artist's composition and use of color focus attention on the central figure, St. Catherine, highlighting her role in the exorcism. The overall effect is one of tension and drama, capturing a moment of intense emotion.
Artist & collection
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