Artwork

Saint Catharine with the wheel

Saint Catharine with the wheel, by Unknown, oil, 1506
Saint Catharine with the wheel, by Unknown, oil, 1506

Saint Catharine with the wheel is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1506 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Saint Catharine with the wheel' is an oil painting depicting a serene female figure amidst a chaotic scene.

Subject & Meaning

The woman, identified as Saint Catherine of Alexandria by her association with the wheel, stands calmly surrounded by onlookers, conveying her legendary steadfastness in the face of torture.

Technique & Style

The artist has used oil paint to create a vivid contrast between the saint's peaceful demeanor and the turmoil around her, with a detailed background featuring a town, trees, and a stormy sky.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known