Artwork
Mystic Marriage of St Catherine
Mystic Marriage of St Catherine is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Jacopo Tintoretto. It dates from 1588 and is held in the collection of the Doge's Palace.
About this work
Overview
Tintoretto's Mystic Marriage of St Catherine is an oil painting created in 1588, showcasing the artist's dynamic style within the Mannerist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, surrounded by figures gazing in wonder, symbolizing the mystical union of Saint Catherine with Christ.
Technique & Style
Characterized by muscular figures and dramatic perspective, the work exemplifies Tintoretto's bold and rapid execution, with possible use of glazing techniques to achieve its visual effects.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Doge's Palace, a testament to Tintoretto's significance as a leading Venetian painter of the Italian Renaissance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacopo Robusti (late September or early October 1518 – 31 May 1594), best known as Tintoretto ( TIN-tə-RET-oh; Italian: ; Venetian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school.
