Saint Catherine by Bartholomeus Spranger

Saint Catherine 1583

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oil painting

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portrait reference

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acrylic on canvas

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animal portrait

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facial painting

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animal drawing portrait

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facial portrait

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surrealist

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portrait art

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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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