1628
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
Dominant colour
Casamento Místico de Santa Catarina is a 1628 oil by Hendrick van Balen the Elder, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
This painting depicts a large group of people gathered around a central figure, with some standing on steps and others on the ground. The scene is set against a backdrop of columns and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a man in a red robe is shown in a dynamic pose, while a woman in a pink dress holds a child. The artist has used a range of colors, including reds, blues, and yellows, to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds to the dramatic effect. The painting is held at the National Museum of Ancient Art, where it can be viewed by the public.
Hendrick van Balen or Hendrick van Balen I (c. 1573–1575 – 17 July 1632) was a Flemish Baroque painter and stained glass designer. Hendrick van Balen specialised in small cabinet pictures often painted on a copper…
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