Artwork
St Catherine of Alexandria
St Catherine of Alexandria is a fresco painting by the Early Renaissance artist Ambrogio Bergognone. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca di Brera.
About this work
Overview
St Catherine of Alexandria is a fresco painted by Ambrogio Bergognone in 1498. It is a religious painting currently held in the Pinacoteca di Brera.
Subject & Meaning
The fresco depicts Catherine of Alexandria standing before a stone wall, wearing a halo and dressed in a long robe with a cloak. She holds a sword and rests her hand on a wheel, symbols associated with her martyrdom. Her serene expression conveys a sense of calm.
Technique & Style
The painting features soft colors and a detailed stone wall background, creating a sense of depth and texture. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness, achieved through the artist's use of color and composition.
History & Provenance
Ambrogio Bergognone, active in and around Milan from the 1450s to the early 16th century, created this work during the early Renaissance. The painting has been part of the Pinacoteca di Brera's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ambrogio Bergognone (variously known as Ambrogio da Fossano, Ambrogio di Stefano da Fossano, Ambrogio Stefani da Fossano or as il Bergognone or Ambrogio Egogni, c.
