Tre Santi (detail) Santa Caterina d’Alessandria 

This detail from "Tre Santi" (Three Saints) by Antoniazzo Romano, a prominent Italian Renaissance painter active between c. 1430 and c. 1510, depicts Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Dressed in a flowing blue robe with a green sash and a pink cloak, she holds a quill and a book, symbols of her role as a learned and eloquent defender of Christianity. Saint Catherine, often depicted with a wheel, a symbol of her martyrdom, is presented here in a contemplative manner, emphasizing her intellectual prowess. The gold background, typical of the period, contributes to the artwork's devotional atmosphere. This detail captures the artist's meticulous attention to detail and his mastery of Renaissance portraiture, inviting viewers to contemplate the saint's wisdom and faith.