Artwork
Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Saint Catherine of Alexandria is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Marco Basaiti. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
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Overview
This oil painting, created around 1500, is the work of Marco Basaiti, a painter active in Venice during the early Renaissance. It is part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Catherine of Alexandria, identifiable by her attributes: a book, a palm frond, and her bare feet on a broken wheel, symbolizing her martyrdom. She is shown standing on a stone platform against a mountainous landscape.
Technique & Style
The work is characteristic of the early Renaissance style, with its use of oil paint and attention to detail. Basaiti's style is reflected in the rendering of the saint's figure and the landscape background.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, as part of its collection. It is one of Basaiti's religious works, which are less common than his portraits.
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Artist
Marco Basaiti (c. 1470 – 1530) was a Venetian painter of the Renaissance who worked mainly in Venice and was a contemporary of Giovanni Bellini and Cima da Conegliano. He has been referred to by several names including…
