Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Unknown

ca. 1450–1500 · Alabaster · Medieval Art

Saint Catherine, who publicly protested the worship of idols to the emperor Maxentius, is shown here triumphant over him with a sword, the instrument of her martyrdom. The relief originally formed part of an elaborate retable.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1450–1500

Medium

Alabaster

Culture

North Spanish

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Bequest of George Blumenthal, 1941