St Catherine of Alexandria
1652
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1652
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
The painting depicts a woman in a dark, circular frame. She wears a gold crown with spikes and a dark robe with a red cape over her left shoulder. Her right hand is raised, and she holds a gold object that may be a wheel or a halo. The background is dark, and the woman's face is illuminated. The woman's attire and the object she holds suggest that she is a religious figure. The gold crown and the red cape add to the sense of grandeur and importance. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Pietro Paolini, who was known for his use of chiaroscuro and impasto techniques.
