1801
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
St. Catherine is a 1801 oil by Vladimir Borovikovsky, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
The painting depicts a woman dressed in a white robe with red accents, adorned with gold and jewels. She wears a crown on her head and holds a sword in her right hand, with her left hand placed over her heart. The background is a mix of dark and light colors, with a subtle glow surrounding the woman's head. The woman's attire and accessories suggest a regal or saintly figure, and the sword in her hand may symbolize strength or courage. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky (August 4 1757 – April 18 1825) was a Russian artist of Ukrainian Cossack origin. He served at the court of Catherine the Great and dominated portraiture in Russia at the turn of the 19th century.
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