St. Catherine and St. Barbara 

Lucas Cranach the Elder’s "St. Catherine and St. Barbara" depicts two female saints, each identified by their traditional attributes: Catherine, the patron saint of philosophers, is shown with a wheel, while Barbara holds a chalice, a symbol of her martyrdom. Cranach’s detailed rendering of the saints’ opulent clothing and jewelry, combined with their serene expressions, reflects the prevailing artistic style of the German Renaissance, known for its focus on realism and religious devotion. This diptych, currently housed in the Museum Mayer van den Bergh in Antwerp, exemplifies Cranach’s signature approach to religious imagery, which often incorporated elements of portraiture and fine detail.