Who created "Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison"?

Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison was created by Paolo Veronese (Paolo Caliari) in ca. 1580–85.

When was "Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1580–85.

What medium is "Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison"?

Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison is Oil on canvas.

Is "Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison" in the public domain?

Yes, Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison

Paolo Veronese (Paolo Caliari)

ca. 1580–85

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

45 3/4 x 33 in. (116.2 x 83.8 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Anonymous Gift, 1999

Accession Number

1999.225

Tags

PrisonsSaint CatherineDovesPalms

Art Historical Context

In the late Renaissance masterpiece *Saint Catherine of Alexandria in* (ca. 1580–85), Paolo Veronese a poignant moment from the life of the revered Christian martyr. Veronese, a leading Venetian painter known for hisulent Mannerist style, depicts the saint in her cell, surrounded by symbols of her faith and impending martyrdom: a palm frond signifying victory over death and a dove representing the Holy Spirit. This oil on canvas, measuring 45 3/4 x 33 inches, Veronese's mastery of luminous color, dramatic chiaroscuro, and graceful figures, hallmarks of the Venetian school that prioritized sens...

Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison

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