Artwork
Mystic Marriage of St Catherine of Alexandria
Mystic Marriage of St Catherine of Alexandria is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Giacomo Raibolini. It is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Overview
The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine of Alexandria is an oil painting from the early 17th century, attributed to Giacomo Raibolini, also known as Giacomo Francia.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the mystical marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria to the Christ Child, a common theme in Christian art, showing a serene and devotional scene with the Virgin Mary and other figures gathered around the infant Jesus.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its rich color palette and detailed rendering, with intricate folds in the clothing and subtle facial expressions, reflecting the artist's skill as a painter and engraver.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the National Museum in Kraków, and is associated with the Bolognese school of the Renaissance, having been created by an artist trained by his father, Francesco Francia, and who later led the family workshop.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giacomo Raibolini (1484 – 3 January 1557), also called Giacomo Francia or Jacopo Francia, was an Italian painter and engraver of the Renaissance period.
The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine
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The Holy Family
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Holy Family with the Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine
Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine