Artwork
St Catherine of Siena
St Catherine of Siena is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. It dates from 1743 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
St Catherine of Siena is a painting by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, created around 1743. It is a representation of the saint and is housed at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Catherine of Siena with a crown of thorns, symbolizing her spiritual suffering. Her white attire and the plain brown background emphasize her devotion and asceticism. The red spots on her hands likely represent her stigmata.
Technique & Style
Tiepolo's use of color and composition creates a somber mood. The contrast between Catherine's white robes and the dark brown of the crown of thorns and background highlights her figure. The detailed rendering of her face and hands conveys a sense of emotional depth.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, also known as Giambattista Tiepolo, was an Italian painter and printmaker from the Republic of Venice who painted in the Rococo style, considered an important member of the 18th-century Venetian school.
