Heilige Catharina in discussie met de schriftgeleerden 1570 - 1635

"Heilige Catharina in discussie met de schriftgeleerden" is a drawing by the Venetian artist Domenico Tintoretto, created sometime between 1570 and 1635. The work depicts Saint Catherine of Alexandria engaged in a theological debate with a group of scholars, a popular subject for Renaissance artists. Tintoretto's drawing, executed in brown washes, shows the scene in a dynamic and animated way, with the figures engaged in lively gestures and expressions. Despite the loose and unfinished nature of the drawing, the artist conveys a sense of drama and intellectual tension, capturing the moment of intense debate. The composition is dynamic, with the figures arranged in a diagonal line across the page, creating a sense of movement and energy.