Jul 6
Saint Catherine Crowned, (Detail), (c. 1520), by Bartolomeo Veneto (Italian, active 1502–31), oil on panel, 35.2 cm (13.8 in) x 27.9 cm (10.9 in), Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow
#Saint Catherine Crowned#bartolomeo veneto#painting#my upload#oil on panel#art#16th century#detail#painting detail#the painting depicts Saint Catherine of Alexandria as the Bride of Christ#The floral crown elaborate jeweled dress and section of the spiked wheel represent her unwavering faith earthly royalty#and ultimate martyrdom#The Floral Crown: The bridal wreath replacing a traditional halo symbolizes her mystic marriage to Christ#highlighting her purity and total spiritual devotion#The Crimson and Jewels: The rich 16th-century crimson clothing and elaborately jeweled bodice#reflect Catherine's historical identity as an Egyptian princess and scholar#The Spiked Wheel: Visible in the lower left corner this is the instrument of her attempted torture#It represents her miraculous survival of the breaking wheel and her fortitude in the face of suffering#The piece is a small devotional panel#it was intended for private contemplative prayer rather than public display
