The Vision of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
The Met
Artist: Master of the Orcagnesque Misericordia(Italian, Florence, active second half 14th century)
Date: second half 14th century
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/4 × 13 1/2 in. (21 × 34.3 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Three haloed figures in a room with a gold background, one kneeling, two standing
Detailed Description
A rectangular painting features three haloed figures within an architectural setting, set against a gold background. On the left, a figure with a golden halo kneels on a dark green floor, facing right. This figure wears a long, flowing pink robe with long sleeves and has hands extended forward. To the far left, a light-colored architectural element with an arched opening is visible. In the center, a light-colored, box-like structure with a red, sloped roof-like top stands. Its interior floor is dark with a subtle patterned design, and a dark, bell-shaped object hangs from its upper center. On the right, two figures stand on a dark green floor, facing left. The taller figure, on the far right, wears a long blue cloak over a red garment and has a golden halo. Their right hand is extended towards the smaller figure. The smaller figure, a child, stands in front of the taller figure, wearing a green tunic and also having a golden halo. The child's hands are open and slightly raised. In the upper right section of the central structure, a smaller, framed image is visible, depicting a blue-robed figure holding a child, both with halos. The background behind the standing figures and above the architectural elements is entirely gold, featuring a patterned border along the top edge.
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