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The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a group of figures positioned in a dynamic composition. The central person, seated, with a baby in her lap, is surrounded by other figures standing or seated on steps. The people have classical facial features and flowing hair, wearing robes or drapery. Above them, cherubic figures hover amidst clouds. The background includes an architectural column, an ascending staircase, and more figures engaged in various activities, such as reading or music.

Artwork Details

Date
1761
Medium
black chalk over a black chalk counterproof on laid paper with brown ink borderline
Dimensions
4593 × 6441 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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