Artwork
Hl. Katharina
Hl. Katharina is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Luini Bernardino. It dates from 1506 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Hl.
About this work
Overview
Hl. Katharina is a 1506 painting by Bernardino Luini, a north Italian artist associated with the High Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The panel depicts Saint Catherine of Alexandria, identifiable by her halo and book, conveying a sense of calm contemplation.
Technique & Style
Luini's work is characterized by elegant, elongated female figures and the use of soft lighting, creating a glowing effect against the dark background, reminiscent of the sfumato technique.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek, a testament to its enduring significance.
Context
Luini's style was influenced by Leonardo da Vinci, with whom he was associated, evident in the painting's characteristic use of soft, nuanced lighting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bernardino Luini (c. 1480/82 – June 1532) was a north Italian painter from Leonardo's circle during the High Renaissance. Both Luini and Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio were said to have worked with Leonardo directly; he…
