Alabaster painting of Saint Catherine. Florentine, 17th century.

A jewel like oil on alabaster painting depicting a praying Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The broken wheel that the emperor Maxentius intended to torture her with lays beside her, the sword used to execute her also & an angel is in the clouds bearing the crown of everlasting glory as promised by Christ.

Florentine, first half of the 17th century.

Measures 29 x 22cm including it’s frame & 21.5 x 15.5cm without.