Heilige Catharina met zwaard en palmtak 1500s

"Heilige Catharina met zwaard en palmtak" is an engraving by Jacopo de' Barbari, a Venetian artist active in the early 16th century. The artwork, likely created sometime in the 1500s, depicts Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a popular Christian martyr, holding a sword and a palm branch, symbols of her martyrdom and victory over evil. De' Barbari was known for his meticulous detail and use of linear perspective, characteristics evident in this depiction of Saint Catherine. The engraving's emphasis on realism and anatomical accuracy aligns with the artistic trends of the High Renaissance in Venice.