Who painted Saint Catherine of Alexandria?

Saint Catherine of Alexandria was painted by Marco Pino in 1550.

Where can I see Saint Catherine of Alexandria?

Saint Catherine of Alexandria is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint Catherine of Alexandria?

Saint Catherine of Alexandria is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Saint Catherine of Alexandria?

Museum-quality prints of Saint Catherine of Alexandria are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Marco Pino , 1550

Saint Catherine of Alexandria is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Marco Pino. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:on verso in graphite: No.26

About this work

Overview

This drawing, Saint Catherine of Alexandria, was created by Marco Pino in 1550 using a combination of pen and ink, wash, and white highlights on paper prepared with a salmon-colored wash.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Pino's skill with pen and brown ink, complemented by brown wash and white heightening, characteristic of the Italian Renaissance and Mannerist drawing techniques.

Context

Pino's artistic background, having trained under Beccafumi and Daniele da Volterra and worked for Baldassare Peruzzi, grounds this drawing within the artistic currents of mid-16th-century Italy, reflecting the influences of his mentors and peers.