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AN ITALIAN SCHOOL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING OF THE MYSTICAL MARRIAGE OF ST. CATHERINE, 18TH CEN. - The Mystical Marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, by an unknown 18th-century Italian school artist. The canvas probably belongs to the Parma school of the 18th century and is close in style to the artists Gaetano Callani (1736–1809) and Antonio Bresciani (1720–1817). Paintings of the Mystical Marriage of Saint Catherine are a popular subject, especially during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The scene includes the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, who performs the ceremony by placing a ring on Catherine's finger. Often, other saints or a chorus of angels are also present. The iconography captures the emotional intensity and spiritual intimacy of the moment. With an old paper, hand-inscribed and attached to the backside. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Please note that this lot is located in Europe and will be shipped to the winner from our European warehouse. Dimensions: 30 x 24 3/4 in., (76.2 x 62.9 cm.) Condition: Good condition overall. The canvas has been reinforced around the edges, and has some dark staining to the verso consistent with age.