Saint Catherine of Alexandria c. 1480 - 1490

This engraving by Martin Schongauer, created between 1480 and 1490, depicts Saint Catherine of Alexandria. She is shown standing in a flowing robe, holding a sword and with a spiked wheel at her feet, referencing the legend of her martyrdom. This piece showcases Schongauer's mastery of detail and the use of light and shadow, typical of Northern Renaissance art. This engraving of Saint Catherine, along with other religious prints by Schongauer, served as a model for later engravers and greatly influenced the development of printmaking in the 15th and 16th centuries.