St. Catherine 1500 - 1510

Hans Baldung's "St. Catherine" is a woodcut depicting the Christian saint, who is known for her martyrdom. In the scene, St. Catherine sits atop a spiked wheel, an instrument of her torture. Her calm composure and the serene landscape surrounding her suggest a Christian perspective on suffering and death. Baldung's precise lines and detailed rendering of fabric create a realistic image of this popular subject, highlighting the artistic trends of the Northern Renaissance. This woodcut is a powerful example of religious art from the early 16th century and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.