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Saint Catherine [verso]

in or after 1470

German 15th Century

Associated Names

German 15th Century

Artist

The image shows most of a person's body, from head to toe. The individual appears to be standing upright. Their facial features are not clearly defined due to the worn condition of the image. They are wearing a large crown adorned with points. The person has long hair cascading down their back and is dressed in a long, flowing garment with ornate detailing. In the person's hand, they seem to be holding a long staff or scepter. The background is texturized, with patterns and possible objects, though details are obscured. The image looks aged or weathered, with areas of discoloration and spots.

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Artwork overview

Medium

paste print on laid paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

image: 5.1 × 4 cm (2 × 1 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.3.719.b
Catalogue Raisonné

Schreiber, Vol. IX, no. 2836, State m

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene with ornate detailing. The image features a central crucifix, unfurling sun-like rays with an ornate 'IHS' emblem beneath. Surrounding emblematic religious icons and text enhance the spiritual theme, depicted alongside evocative floral and geometric patterns. The scene integrates historical religious art elements and symbolism within the intricate design. — The Sacred Monograph with the Crucifixion and Passion Symbols [recto]

German 15th Century

1470

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1926

Schreiber, Wilhelm Ludwig. Handbuch de Holz- und Metailschnitte des XV Jahrhunderts. 8 vols. Leipzig: Verlag Karl W. Hierseman, 1926-1930.

1965

Field, Richard S. Fifteenth Century Woodcuts and Metalcuts from the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.. Exh. cat. Washington: National Gallery of Art, 1965.

Wikidata ID

Q64953254

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