Saint Catherine

1520

Lucas van Leyden

Associated Names
Lucas van Leyden

Artist, Netherlandish, 1489/1494 - 1533

The image shows a woman from the waist up, in a slightly tilted pose. She has delicate facial features with closed or downcast eyes and wavy hair flowing past her shoulders. She wears a crown with floral motifs and a detailed garment with a high neckline, buttons, and intricate patterns. In her left hand, she holds a sword, while her right arm appears to be cradling a book. A wheel-like object is seen beside her. The background is plain, with textured etching marks around her, and a faint halo surrounds her head. The image has a subtle monochromatic palette.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5688

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 125, State (b)


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-

Wikidata ID

Q65023499

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