Saint Catherine

c. 1480

German 15th Century

Associated Names
German 15th Century

Artist

The image shows a depiction of a figure, possibly a saint or religious icon, from the waist up. The figure has an upright posture with a tilted head and a raised arm. Facial features are unclear due to the aged condition of the image, but suggest a serene or focused expression. A halo-like structure surrounds the head. The clothing is detailed with flowing lines and patterns. The figure is within a decorative border with a red outer edge. The background is dark with flowing lines. The image appears old and worn, indicating historical or cultural significance.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    paste print

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 5 × 5.1 cm (1 15/16 × 2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.791

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber, no. 2837, State a

  • Series Title

    Holy Trinity

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.

Wikidata ID

Q64953370

You may be interested in

Loading Results