The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine

c. 1540

Nicolò Boldrini, after Titian

Associated Names
Nicolò Boldrini

Artist, Italian, born c. 1510, active c. 1530 - c. 1570

Titian

Artist After, Venetian, 1488/1490 - 1576

The image shows an engraving with multiple figures in a detailed scene. All figures are depicted in seated or kneeling positions, focusing on a central scene involving a baby. On the left, two angelic figures are shown with wings, appearing reverent or prayerful. In the center, there is an elderly woman holding the child, with another woman beside her. A younger woman is kneeling in front with her hands in a prayer position. On the right, a bearded man leans on a staff, observing the scene. The background includes draped fabric and architectural elements. An ornate basket filled with fruit is in the lower right corner. The overall tone is one of devotion and attentiveness towards the child.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA; purchased by National Gallery of Art, 2022

Associated Names

Bibliography

1860

  • Passavant, Johann David. Le peintre-graveur, contenant l'histoire de la gravure sur bois, sur metalet au buring jusque vers la fin du XVI siecle .... 6 vols. Leipzig: Rudolph Weigel, 1860-1864: no. 61

1976

  • Rosand, David and Michelangelo Muraro. Titian and the Venetian Woodcut. Washington, D.C., 1976: no. 38 i/iii

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