The Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine with the patron Niccolo Bonghi 1523

"The Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine with the patron Niccolo Bonghi" painted in 1523 by Lorenzo Lotto is an example of High Renaissance art. The artwork depicts a mystical marriage between St. Catherine of Alexandria and Christ. Niccolo Bonghi, the patron of the artwork is depicted to the left and appears to be in prayer. The depiction of this event was a common theme in Renaissance paintings. The artwork can be found in Accademia Carrara, Bergamo, Italy. This painting exemplifies Lotto's High Renaissance style with its attention to detail and realism in the figures and garments, and its vivid use of color. The painting's rich and intricate composition, combined with the symbolic imagery, contribute to the artwork's mystical and devotional atmosphere.