Who created "The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine"?

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine was created by Simone Cantarini in 1612–48.

When was "The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine" created?

This artwork was created 1612–48.

What medium is "The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine"?

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine is Red chalk.

Is "The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine" in the public domain?

Yes, The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine

Simone Cantarini

1612–48

Medium

Red chalk

Dimensions

4 11/16 x 4 1/4 in. (11.9 x 10.8 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880

Accession Number

80.3.331

Tags

InfantsSaint Catherine

Art Historical Context

In the intimate world of 17th-century Italian drawings, Simone Cantarini's *The Mystic Marriage of Saint* (c. 1612–48) captures a tender moment of spiritual devotion. Rendered in red chalk—a medium prized by Baroque artists for its warm, fleshy tones and subtle modeling—this small sheet (4 11/16 x 4 1/4 in.) likely served as a preparatory study. Cantarini, a Bolognese painter influenced by Guido Reni, infused his works with the dramatic elegance of the Baroque style, blending classical grace with emotional intensity. The scene depicts the iconic "mystic marriage," a visionary event in Catholi...

About the Artist

Simone Cantarini · 1612–1648

He was one of the most eminent pupils of Guido Reni and one of the most gifted engravers in the tradition of the Carracci. He had a strong personality and developed a highly original style, which united aspects of Bolognese classicism with a bold naturalism. Comment on works: Religious

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine

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