The Virgin and Child and St Catherine with the Emperor Maxentius
1300
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows the Virgin and Child with a kneeling worshipper on one side and St Catherine with the Emperor Maxentius on the other. The small size and detailed carvings suggest it was meant to be held in the hand. It's similar in style to other works from the same time period, and to learn more, you can explore the technique of sfumato.
