Saint Catherine Enthroned with Saint Lucy and Saint Agatha 16th-17th century

This pen and brown ink drawing by Lazzaro Tavarone, a prominent Genoese artist, depicts Saint Catherine enthroned with Saint Lucy and Saint Agatha. Dating back to the 16th-17th century, the artwork showcases the artist's masterful use of line and detail. Saint Catherine, a prominent figure in Christian tradition, is seated centrally and holds a quill pen and a book. This emphasizes her role as a learned and powerful figure. The drawing, held at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, demonstrates Tavarone's skill in capturing both the solemnity and the grace of the holy figures, showcasing the artistic trends of the time.