Artwork
The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine
The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Benedetto Veli. It dates from 1610 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine is a 1610 oil painting by Benedetto Velli, a Florentine artist associated with the early Baroque style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene involving two women and a naked infant, surrounded by small angels. The crowned woman, likely Saint Catherine, reaches out to the child, who sits on the lap of another woman, probably the Virgin Mary.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of contrast, with figures highlighted against a dark background. The color palette is subdued, featuring blues and pinks, and the artist's style is typical of early Baroque Italian painting.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the National Gallery of Ireland. Velli, the artist, also worked on other projects, including an Ascension for Pistoia Cathedral.
Artist & collection
Artist
Benedetto Velli was an Italian painter of the Baroque period. He was born in Florence, and flourished in the 17th century. He painted an Ascension for the cathedral at Pistoia.
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