Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Location:
Sala 019
Collection:
Medieval Gothic Art
A panel of an altarpiece dedicated to several advocacies. Saint Catherine, crowned, as a Holy Virgin should be, holds in one hand the palm of martyrdom and, in the other, a sword, with witch she's threatening the emperor, lying on the floor. At the Saint's side, there's the spiked wheel, instrument used in one of the martyrs that she was submitted to.
Dating:
Tercer quart del segle XV
Dimensions:
171,7 x 84 x 10,5 cm
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Acquisition:
Given by Doña Pilar Rabal Rabal in memory of her husband Pedro Fontana Almeda. Barcelona, 1976
Inventory number:
114746-000