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Beheading of Saint Catherine

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a scene involving a wheel and three figures in historical attire. The image depicts a scene with symbolic elements. The composition includes a central figure in a stooped position, two other figures, and a decorative wheel. The style is reminiscent of European Renaissance or Medieval iconography.

Artwork Details

Date
1480/1490
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in orange, yellow, blue-green, blue, and rose
Dimensions
2797 × 3610 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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