The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine?

c. 1600

Italian 17th Century

Associated Names
Italian 17th Century

Artist

The sketch depicts an assembly of figures in flowing poses. Six figures are visible, with the central figure seated and facing forward, featuring a simple face with minimal details. The figure's head is surrounded by a rounded form resembling a headscarf or halo. Other figures stand and lean around the central figure, dressed in flowing robes. Two figures appear to be children. The background is abstract with free-flowing lines, framing the central group. The sketch is monochromatic, using pen strokes to create the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall (lunette): 19.6 x 10.5 cm (7 11/16 x 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1973.53.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Zeitlin & Ver Brugge); acquired 1973 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1974

  • Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts: Sculptures, Drawings, Prints. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1974:202.

Wikidata ID

Q64578992

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