Saint Catherine of Siena Beseeching Christ to Resuscitate Her Mother
The Met
Artist: Giovanni di Paolo (Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia)(Italian, Siena 1398–1482 Siena)
Date: ca. 1447–65
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera and gold on wood
Dimensions: Overall: 11 in. × 8 5/8 in. (27.9 × 21.9 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman in a habit kneels before a crucifix, an angel above a bed with figures
Detailed Description
The vertical panel painting depicts two distinct but connected scenes. In the left foreground, a woman in a black and white habit kneels on a patterned floor, facing right. She has an orange halo and her hands are clasped. Her head is bowed, and her face is visible in profile. To her left, a dark, slender crucifix with a human figure is mounted on a dark wall. The right side of the painting shows an interior room. A large bed with a red and gold patterned coverlet is prominent in the space. A figure in a blue garment sits on the bed, facing left, with hands clasped. Behind the bed, three standing figures are visible. One figure in an orange tunic and white head covering holds a pole or staff. Another figure in a dark cap and green garment holds a pink cloth. A third figure with long, light brown hair and a light blue garment stands near the bed. Above the bed, an angel with a halo and wings is depicted in the upper left corner of the room, surrounded by golden rays of light emanating from a dark cloud. The ceiling of the room is coffered with decorative elements. The background walls are a muted green. A white curtain hangs on the far right.
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