1620
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a 1620 oil by Simon Vouet, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Catherine of Alexandria, held at National Museum of Western Art.
The painting depicts a woman dressed in a gold robe, with a red cloak draped over her shoulders. She holds a sword in her right hand and a palm frond in her left. The woman's dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a serious expression. The background of the painting is a dark, muted color. The woman's attire and the objects she holds suggest that she may be a saint or a figure of religious significance. The sword and palm frond are symbols often associated with martyrdom and virtue. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Simon Vouet, an artist known for his use of chiaroscuro and impasto techniques.
Simon Vouet (French pronunciation: ; 9 January 1590 – 30 June 1649) was a French painter who studied and rose to prominence in Italy before being summoned by Louis XIII to serve as Premier peintre du Roi in France.
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