Saint Catherine of Alexandria 1473

Carlo Crivelli's "Saint Catherine of Alexandria," painted in 1473, depicts the Christian martyr. Saint Catherine is shown in a half-length pose, holding a palm branch, a symbol of martyrdom, in her right hand. The left hand rests on a spiked wheel, the instrument of her execution. Crivelli's signature meticulous detail and use of vivid colors are evident in the intricate patterns of her clothing and the lifelike depiction of her face. This work exemplifies the artist's characteristically realistic and decorative style, characteristic of the Venetian Renaissance.