Altar of Recanati polyptych, crowning of the right wing: St. Catherine of Siena, and St. Sigismund 1508

This panel, part of the "Altar of Recanati polyptych," depicts St. Catherine of Siena and St. Sigismund. Painted in 1508 by Lorenzo Lotto, the painting is a notable example of High Renaissance art. St. Catherine, a Dominican tertiary, holds a heart in her left hand, symbolizing her devotion to Christ. St. Sigismund, a king and martyr, is depicted holding a sword and a crown, signifying his royal status and martyrdom. This detailed depiction of the saints, with realistic features and a focus on their symbolic attributes, is characteristic of Lotto's style.