Martyrdom of St. Catherine

Artwork: Martyrdom of Saint Catherine (whole and detail)

Artist: Gaudenzio Ferrari

Created: between 1541-1543

Medium: Oil on panel

Dimensions: 334 x 210 cm

Location: Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy (in collection from 1829)

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“An angel descends from heaven to smash the breaking wheel torturing the saint, whom the Emperor sentenced to death for refusing to give up her Christian faith. Executioners and dignitaries in splendid clothing move with theatrical gesture in a scene set on several levels, the saint being watched by an Emperor astonished by the miracle taking place. Painted for Sant’Angelo in Milan, this is a late work by Gaudenzio revealing his overriding interest in achieving a spectacular effect.”(Pinacoteca Di Brera)

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