Artwork
Saint Catherine
Saint Catherine is a print by Jacobus Coelemans. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print on paper, created in 1750, depicts Saint Catherine. It was made by Jacobus Coelemans after a design by Jacopo Bassano il Vecchio.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Saint Catherine seated on a wheel, a symbol often associated with her, with her hands clasped together in a contemplative pose. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings and a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
The image conveys a peaceful mood through the serene expression on Catherine's face and the flowing folds of her white robe. The wheel is rendered with a sense of age and wear, adding to the overall contemplative atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacobus Coelemans or Jacob Coelemans, known in France as Jacques Coelemans (Antwerp, 23 August 1654 – Aix-en-Provence, 11 February 1732) was a Flemish engraver and printmaker, known for his reproductive prints after famous painters and…
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