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The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine?

Italian 17th Century

1600

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine? is a 1600 ink by Italian 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Italian 17th Century
When & what style?: 1600 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a sketch of a religious scene. The sketch is done in brown ink on laid paper and features a group of figures in the foreground. In the background, there appears to be an archway or doorway. The figures in the foreground are arranged in a semi-circle, with one figure kneeling in the center. The other figures are standing or sitting around the kneeling figure, and they all seem to be focused on something happening in the center of the group. The archway or doorway in the background adds a sense of depth and context to the scene. The sketch is done in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and minimal detail. It appears to be a study or preparatory drawing for a larger work, possibly a painting. To learn more about this style of drawing, look into the technique of cross-hatching.