The marriage of St Catherine of Alexandria 1560 - 1606

"The Marriage of St Catherine of Alexandria" is a red chalk drawing by Andrea Boscoli, dating from between 1560 and 1606. This drawing, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, portrays a pivotal moment in the life of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The composition features Catherine kneeling before the Virgin Mary, who sits with the Christ Child. The delicate lines of Boscoli's drawing capture the solemnity of the scene, suggesting a moment of spiritual union between the saint and the divine. The piece is a study in composition and drapery, typical of the Mannerist style prevalent during this period.