Artwork
Mystical marriage of St. Catherine

Mystical marriage of St. Catherine is an oil painting by Innocenzo di Pietro Francucci da Imola. It dates from 1531 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. Mystical Marriage of St.
About this work
Overview
Mystical Marriage of St. Catherine is a religious painting created by Innocenzo da Imola around 1531 using oil paint. The work depicts a visionary scene of spiritual union.
Subject & Meaning
The painting centers on St. Catherine’s mystical union with the Christ Child, surrounded by a small group of figures. A woman (likely St. Catherine) cradles the infant, while another figure reaches to touch the child’s hand, conveying devotion and intimacy.
Technique & Style
Executed in muted tones dominated by browns and greens, the painting features a pronounced contrast between the illuminated foreground figures and a dark, obscured background. The work shows signs of aging, including cracks and peeling paint.
History & Provenance
Attributed to Innocenzo da Imola (active during the High Renaissance), the painting is part of the National Museum in Warsaw’s collection. The artist, born as Innocenzo Francucci around 1490, was known for blending devotional themes with compositional refinement.
Context
This work reflects the artistic and religious sensibilities of the High Renaissance, characterized by emotionally charged and intricately composed religious scenes.
Legacy
As a piece by Innocenzo da Imola, it contributes to the understanding of mid-16th-century Italian religious art, though its specific impact or influence is not broadly highlighted in available records.
Artist & collection
Artist
Innocenzo di Pietro Francucci da Imola
Innocenzo (di Pietro) Francucci (c. 1490 – c. 1550), generally known as Innocenzo da Imola, was an Italian painter and draftsman.















