Artwork
Marriage of St. Catherine
Marriage of St. Catherine is a print by Camillo Tinti. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Marriage of St.
About this work
Overview
The Marriage of St. Catherine is a print attributed to Camillo Tinti, dated 1750. It is based on an earlier design by Parmigianino.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the mystical betrothal of St. Catherine to Christ, a traditional iconographic theme. The scene shows the saint with the Christ child, accompanied by another female figure associated with her martyrdom, referencing the legend of her wheel.
Technique & Style
The composition reflects the stylistic influence of Parmigianino's original work, indicating Tinti's adherence to the earlier artist's design while rendering it as a print on paper.
Artist & collection
Artist
Camillo Tinti was an Italian engraver, born in Rome. He was employed by Gavin Hamilton to engrave some of the plates for his Schola Itálica; among these were the following: The Marriage of St. Catherine after…
