Artwork
Hl. Katharina (Werkstatt, Hans Siebenbürger)
Hl. Katharina (Werkstatt, Hans Siebenbürger) is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Pleydenwurff. It dates from 1463 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. This 1463 panel painting, attributed to the workshop of Hans Siebenbürger, is a representation of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
About this work
Overview
This 1463 panel painting, attributed to the workshop of Hans Siebenbürger, is a representation of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Catherine, a Christian martyr, with symbols of her martyrdom: a spiked wheel and a book. The wheel references her torture, while the book signifies her scholarly pursuits.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the emerging realism characteristic of the Northern Renaissance. The artist's attention to detail is evident in Catherine's ornate crown and the textures of her clothing.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek, Munich. It was created during a period of artistic innovation in Nuremberg, where Hans Pleydenwurff, the attributed artist, was active.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Pleydenwurff (also Pleidenwurff; c. 1420 – 9 January 1472) was a German painter. His father was probably Kunz Pleydenwurff, a well-respected painter and part-time mayor in Bamberg. Since 1457, Hans lived in…
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