St Catherine of Siena c. 1750
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Giovanni Marco Pitteri's "St Catherine of Siena" (c. 1750) is a dramatic black and white depiction of the Italian saint. Catherine is depicted in a contemplative pose, gazing upwards with a crown of thorns atop her head. Her hands are clasped in prayer, and her face conveys a sense of serenity and devotion. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism in the drawing. This artwork is a fine example of a Baroque style, popular in the 18th century, with its dramatic use of light and shadow.
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Giambattista Tiepolo’ sons reproduced many of their father’s works in print. Perhaps this is why there are so few prints of his paintings by professional engravers. A stunning example is this virtuoso, hyper-realistic ‘portrait’ of Catherine of Siena. This 14th-century mystic identified with the suffering of the crucified Christ to such an extent that she received stigmata, wounds in her hands, in a vision.
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