1485
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a 1485 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a woman kneeling on one knee, wearing a crown and a long robe. She holds a sword in one hand and a wheel in the other. Her hair is loose, and she looks calm but serious. The background is simple, with just a few lines to suggest grass and a plain sky. The wheel she holds is a clue—it’s often linked to stories about her life. This work is made using lines etched into metal, which creates the shading and details. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Schongauer made prints like this.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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