Offered by Poisson et Associés
Paintings, sculptures and art objects from the 15th to the 17th century
Saint Catherine of Alexandria, italian work of XVI century.
Polycrome wood.
The saint is represented with a sword and a holy book. The sumptuousness of the clothing is highlighted by an incredible and original polychromy. The golden fleurs-de-Lys on her orange cloak, contrast with the silver leaf which is also sublimated by an oriental inspired decoration.
She was born in Alexandria in the IV century from a noble family, forced to marry the emperor, she let her Christian faith predominated on the family duties, so that she was condemned to terrible suffering...