Saint Catherine

ca. 1501-3

Meet Saint Catherine of Alexandria, who looks remarkably chill for someone holding a sword and a massive palm frond. Venetian artist Jacopo de' Barbari created this image around 1501, showcasing flowing robes that show off serious Renaissance drapery skills. The palm branch is the classic symbol for martyrs, and the broken wheel under her foot hints at her famous story where a torture wheel shattered just by her touching it. Spot the little snake-on-a-staff logo in the corner? That’s the artist’s signature monogram!

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