Saint Catherine of Alexandria (c.1670). Attr to Onorio Marinari (Italian, 1627-1715). Oil on canvas.
Saint Catherine of Alexandria (c.1670). Attr to Onorio Marinari (Italian, 1627-1715). Oil on canvas. The Wallace Collection.Saint Catherine of Alexandria was renowned for her learning and wisdom, and after becoming Queen, converted to Christianity. Here the artist has chosen to represent her in private study, recalling her role as a patron of education and learning. The broken wheel, symbol of her impending martyrdom, is faintly visible in the background on the left. -- source link
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