The Mystical Marriage of Saint Catherine
Date1510/1514
Object PlaceParma, Italy, Southern Europe, Europe
MediumPaint on wood panel
ClassificationsPaintings
Dimensions48 1/2 × 53 5/8 inches (123.19 × 136.21 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Anna Scripps Whitcomb in memory of her father James E. Scripps
Object number26.94
DescriptionThe Virgin kneels on one knee at center, supporting the Christ Child, who places a ring on St. Catherine's finger. St. Catherine kneels at lower right, a palm frond resting on her arm. Her left hand is placed upon a broken wheel and on the wheel is a sword. A man and a woman (see remarks) and St. John the Baptist stand behind, the Baptist pointing to the Child. In the background at left is a wooded area, at right an open vista with houses.On View
Not on viewLast Updated8/20/24
15th Century
1767/1769
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c. 1470
c. 1523
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