Artwork

Spiritual Betrothal of Saint Catherine of Alexandria with the Infant Jesus

Spiritual Betrothal of Saint Catherine of Alexandria with the Infant Jesus, by Unknown, oil, 1700
Spiritual Betrothal of Saint Catherine of Alexandria with the Infant Jesus, by Unknown, oil, 1700

Spiritual Betrothal of Saint Catherine of Alexandria with the Infant Jesus is an oil painting by the High Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

The story of Saint Catherine is interesting because she's a saint from Alexandria, and her story has been told in many artworks throughout history.

This painting is called Spiritual Betrothal of Saint Catherine of Alexandria with the Infant Jesus.
It was made with oil paint in the year 1700.
You can find it at the Detroit Institute of Arts, where it's part of the collection, and it's a piece that might interest you if you like stories about saints and their connections to religious figures.
The story of Saint Catherine is interesting because she's a saint from Alexandria, and her story has been told in many artworks throughout history.
You can learn more about this kind of art by looking at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Overview

The Spiritual Betrothal of Saint Catherine of Alexandria with the Infant Jesus is a painting created in 1700 using oil paint. It is part of the collection at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the spiritual betrothal of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a revered figure from Alexandria, with the Infant Jesus. The scene is rooted in the saint's legend, which has been a popular subject in art throughout history.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held at the Detroit Institute of Arts, where it is available for public viewing as part of the museum's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known