Artwork
The marriage of St. Catherine
The marriage of St. Catherine is a paint painting by Agnolo Gaddi. It dates from 1383 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. The Marriage of St.
About this work
Overview
The Marriage of St. Catherine is a painting created by Agnolo Gaddi around 1383. As a key figure in the final generation of Florentine painters rooted in Giotto’s tradition, Gaddi’s work embodies the stylistic legacy of his predecessors. The piece is now part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene of St. Catherine’s mystical marriage, symbolized by her physical contact with the infant Christ. Surrounded by haloed figures, the composition conveys a sense of sacred intimacy and spiritual union, characteristic of devotional art from the period.
Technique & Style
Executed with meticulous detail, the painting features intricate designs bordering the figures. Gaddi’s palette predominantly consists of dark tones, accented with lighter shades on the robes, reflecting the conservative yet refined aesthetic of the Giottoesque tradition.
History & Provenance
Agnolo Gaddi, born in Florence circa 1350 and trained by his father Taddeo, produced this work in 1383. After a life that also involved successful mercantile activities, Gaddi died in 1396, leaving behind a legacy as the last major painter of Giotto’s lineage. The painting’s current location is the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Agnolo Gaddi (c.1350–1396) was an Italian painter. He was born and died in Florence, and was the son of the painter Taddeo Gaddi, who was himself the major pupil of the Florentine master Giotto. Agnolo was a painter…
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