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Hl. Katharina (Rückseite: Rest eines Strahlenkranzes)

Hl. Katharina (Rückseite: Rest eines Strahlenkranzes), by Unknown, unspecified, 1510
Hl. Katharina (Rückseite: Rest eines Strahlenkranzes), by Unknown, unspecified, 1510

Hl. Katharina (Rückseite: Rest eines Strahlenkranzes) is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Hl.

About this work

Overview

Hl. Katharina is a painting depicting a serene figure with a golden halo, dressed in a dark robe with a lighter undergarment.

Subject & Meaning

The figure, likely Saint Catherine, is shown with a calm and contemplative expression, emphasizing a sense of introspection and devotion.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to draw attention to the figure's face, which is highlighted by the gold halo against the dark robe.

Context

The painting's style and use of chiaroscuro suggest a connection to artistic traditions that value dramatic lighting and subtle expression.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known