The Marriage of St. Catherine
1625
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1625
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a woman holding a baby while a young boy kneels beside her, pointing at a lamb. Behind them, a shepherd tends to sheep in a green, hilly landscape with trees and distant buildings. The woman’s robes flow softly, and the boy’s posture looks eager. The artist used deep shadows and light to shape the figures, making them stand out against the background. This was a common trick in Baroque art. Look up Baroque to see more examples of this dramatic lighting style.
