Martyrdom of Saint Catherine
Technical Details
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Title
Martyrdom of Saint Catherine -
Author
Gaudenzio Ferrari -
Year
1540 -
Dimensions
cm 334 x 210 -
Inventory
449 -
Room
XV
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.