Angels Bearing the Body of Saint Catherine to Mount Sinai 1830 - 1865
luigisaulini
themetropolitanmuseumofart
sculpture
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simple decoration style
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circular oval feature
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decorative element
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egg art
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3d printed part
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round design
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bright focal point
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sculpture
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white focal point
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ceramic
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round circular shape
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decorative-art
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"Angels Bearing the Body of Saint Catherine to Mount Sinai" is a cameo carving created between 1830 and 1865 by Italian artist Luigi Saulini. The artwork depicts a scene from the legend of Saint Catherine, a 4th-century martyr, showing angels carrying her body to Mount Sinai after her execution. This intricate cameo, crafted from shell, is a fine example of the art of cameos which flourished in the 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this small-scale masterpiece of the Neoclassical style.
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