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Saint Catherine in Prison Converting the Empress Faustina to Christianity, Flanked... 1570/71. Creator: Federico Zuccaro
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Saint Catherine in Prison Converting the Empress Faustina to Christianity, Flanked... 1570/71. Creator: Federico Zuccaro
Saint Catherine in Prison Converting the Empress Faustina to Christianity, Flanked by Saints Saturnius and Simon, 1570/71
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This 16th century print, titled "Saint Catherine in Prison Converting the Empress Faustina to Christianity, Flanked by Saints Saturninus and Simon," is a masterpiece by the renowned Italian artist Federico Zuccaro. Created in 1570 or 1571, this work showcases the artist's exceptional skill in pen and brown ink with brush and brown wash heightened with lead white gouache on blue laid paper. The central figure of the composition is Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a legendary martyr and one of the most revered saints in Christian history. She is depicted in prison, seated on a throne, with an air of serene authority. The Empress Faustina, dressed in imperial robes, stands before her, poised for conversion. With a determined gaze and outstretched hand, Catherine holds the wheel, an instrument of her own martyrdom, symbolizing her triumph over pagan persecution. Two other saints, Saturninus and Simon, flank Catherine, their presence a testament to her unwavering faith and the power of Christianity. The intricate details of their robes, the delicate folds of their garments, and the expressive faces of the figures all speak to Zuccaro's mastery of the medium. This print, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of faith and the transformative nature of conversion. The black and white composition, with its stark contrasts and intricate details, invites viewers to contemplate the depth and complexity of the human experience, as well as the rich cultural heritage of the Italian Renaissance.
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