1501
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
Santa Catarina e Santa Margarida is a 1501 oil by Goswin van der Weyden, depicting Catherine of Alexandria, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
This painting is a diptych, featuring two panels. The left panel shows a woman in a long dress and cloak, with a crown on her head. She holds a sword in her right hand. The right panel depicts another woman, also in a long dress and cloak, holding a cross in her right hand. Both women are shown in a neutral background, with no other objects or figures visible. The painting is done in oil paint, with a focus on the details of the women's clothing and accessories. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume, adds depth to the painting. You can learn more about this technique by exploring the works of artists who have used it, such as Leonardo da Vinci.
Goswin van der Weyden or Goossen van der Weyden (1455–1543) was a Flemish Renaissance painter active in Antwerp.
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