Saint Catherine
1522
Lorenzo Lotto gives Saint Catherine a strikingly direct and almost melancholic gaze, breaking away from the idealized, emotionless saints typical of his time. She wears a jeweled crown and holds a palm frond—the classic symbol of martyrdom—while the broken wheel of her torture peeks out from the bottom of the frame. The rich, dark red damask curtain behind her adds a theatrical, almost cinematic quality to this High Renaissance masterpiece, showcasing Lotto's incredible skill at rendering luxurious fabrics.
- Technique
- Oil painting
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