St Catherine
1600
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
1600
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
St Catherine is a 1600 unspecified by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Catherine of Alexandria, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
This painting depicts a woman in a red dress with a white bodice, seated on a wooden chair. Her long, curly hair is adorned with a black headband, and she wears a delicate gold necklace. The background is dark, with subtle hints of texture. The woman's attire and the chair suggest a formal setting, possibly a portrait. The artist's use of color and composition draws attention to the subject's face and hands. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the life and creations of Lucas Cranach the Elder.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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