Artwork
St Catherine Carried to her Tomb by Angels
St Catherine Carried to her Tomb by Angels is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Luini Bernardino. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca di Brera.
About this work
Overview
St Catherine Carried to her Tomb by Angels is a painting created by Bernardino Luini around 1520. It is a representative work of the artist's style, characteristic of the High Renaissance and influenced by Leonardo's circle.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the transportation of Saint Catherine's body to her tomb by angels. The saint is shown lying on her back, carried by two angels with gentle expressions, conveying a serene and celestial atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Luini's work is marked by the use of chiaroscuro, creating a sense of depth and volume through the manipulation of light and shadow. The figures in the painting, including the saint and the angels, are characterized by elongated proportions and softly modeled features, typical of Luini's Mannerist style.
Context
The painting is part of the Pinacoteca di Brera's collection, reflecting its significance within the context of north Italian art during the High Renaissance.
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…
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