Bidspirit auction | Oil Painting on Canvas ”Mystical

Oil Painting on Canvas ”Mystical Marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria” – early 20th century – 90x60 cm - Oil painting on canvas ”Mystical Marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria” – early 20th century – 90x60 cm. A pictorial work created in oil on canvas in the early years of the twentieth century, inspired by the famous sacred iconography of the mystical marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The scene depicts the Virgin with the Child Jesus, who offers the ring to the Saint, recognizable by her iconographic attributes: the crown, the palm of martyrdom, and the sword at her feet. The composition is enriched by the presence of praying angels and a winged putto among the clouds, creating an atmosphere of solemn sacredness. The technique reveals an accurate application of color with a skillful use of chiaroscuro and vibrant tones, typical of the neoclassical and academic taste of the era. The work is presented within a majestic coeval gilded wooden frame with black inserts and embossed decorations at the corners