Saint Catherine 1583
bartholomeusspranger
oil painting
portrait reference
acrylic on canvas
animal portrait
facial painting
animal drawing portrait
facial portrait
surrealist
portrait art
fine art portrait
Bartholomeus Spranger's 1583 painting, "Saint Catherine", depicts the Christian saint Catherine of Alexandria in a dramatic scene. The painting features Catherine, a crown upon her head, holding a sword and a book, with two cherubs hovering above her. A kneeling figure, presumably the Roman Emperor Maxentius, lies defeated in the foreground, illustrating Catherine's triumph over paganism. This work exemplifies the Mannerist style, characterized by exaggerated proportions, elaborate compositions, and a heightened emotional intensity. Spranger, a prominent Mannerist painter, is known for his dramatic works that often feature religious themes and classical references.
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