Saint Catherine

Deutsche Grafik um 1480, 1480 or after

The image shows a three-quarter length portrait of a person seated. Their body is slightly tilted, with the head facing left. The facial features are delicately defined, with a serene expression and long, flowing hair cascading beneath an ornate crown. The person is dressed in rich garments with intricate patterns, wearing a thick, luxurious robe with what appears to be ermine trim. They are holding a large wheel in their right hand and a sword in their left hand. The background is a vivid tapestry-like pattern with geometric and floral designs in greens, reds, and yellows.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik um 1480
Date
1480 or after
Type
Print
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, and green, on laid paper
Dimensions
13.4 × 9.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a three-quarter length portrait of a person seated. Their body is slightly tilted, with the head facing left. The facial features are delicately defined, with a serene expression and long, flowing hair cascading beneath an ornate crown. The person is dressed in rich garments with intricate patterns, wearing a thick, luxurious robe with what appears to be ermine trim. They are holding a large wheel in their right hand and a sword in their left hand. The background is a vivid tapestry-like pattern with geometric and floral designs in greens, reds, and yellows.

Deutsche Grafik um 1480