Artwork
Mystic marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Mystic marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Paolo Veronese. It dates from 1558 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a 1558 painting by Paolo Veronese, a prominent Venetian artist of the Mannerist period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the mystical union of Saint Catherine of Alexandria with the Christ Child, a common theme in 16th-century religious art. The scene shows Saint Catherine receiving a blessing, likely symbolizing her spiritual marriage.
Technique & Style
Veronese's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, with the figures standing out against a dark background. The composition includes multiple figures, including angels and onlookers, arranged in a complex, harmonious arrangement.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection. It was created during a period when Veronese was producing large-scale religious works, alongside other notable Venetian painters like Titian and Tintoretto.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paolo Caliari (1528 – 19 April 1588), known as Paolo Veronese ( VERR-ə-NAY-zay, -zee, US also -see; Italian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter based in Venice, known for extremely large history paintings of…
