Italian Old Master Painting | Martyrdom of St. Catherine of Alexandria | Circa 18th Century

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18th century Italian School oil painting depicting the Martyrdom of St. Catherine of Alexandria
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  • 18th century Italian School oil painting depicting the Martyrdom of St. Catherine of Alexandria
  • 360-degree view of an 18th century Italian School oil painting depicting the Martyrdom of St. Catherine of Alexandria, showing expressive figures, dramatic composition, and ornate gilt frame detail.
  • Old Master Italian devotional painting with execution scene and kneeling saint
  • Antique religious oil on panel showing St. Catherine’s martyrdom with dramatic composition
  • Italian Old Master painting of St. Catherine with executioner and architectural background
  • 18th century Italian religious artwork with expressive figures and gilt frame
  • Historic Italian School martyrdom scene with powerful emotional intensity and narrative depth
  • Antique Catholic devotional painting featuring St. Catherine, executioner, and burning martyrs
18th century Italian School oil painting depicting the Martyrdom of St. Catherine of Alexandria
360-degree view of an 18th century Italian School oil painting depicting the Martyrdom of St. Catherine of Alexandria, showing expressive figures, dramatic composition, and ornate gilt frame detail.
Old Master Italian devotional painting with execution scene and kneeling saint
Antique religious oil on panel showing St. Catherine’s martyrdom with dramatic composition
Italian Old Master painting of St. Catherine with executioner and architectural background
18th century Italian religious artwork with expressive figures and gilt frame
Historic Italian School martyrdom scene with powerful emotional intensity and narrative depth
Antique Catholic devotional painting featuring St. Catherine, executioner, and burning martyrs

Italian Old Master Painting | Martyrdom of St. Catherine of Alexandria | Circa 18th Century

Description
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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Italy (Italian School)
Material: Oil on panel, housed in ornate gilt frame
Period: 18th Century

Description

A powerful and emotionally charged Old Master painting depicting the Martyrdom of St. Catherine of Alexandria. Presented in an impressive vertical format, the executioner stands poised with his curved sword raised, while St. Catherine kneels in serene submission, blindfolded and enveloped in flowing pale robes rendered with exceptional softness and detail. The dramatic sky, burning martyrs in the distance, and architectural tower create compelling narrative depth and visual intensity, characteristic of fine Italian devotional painting of the 18th century.

Features

- Authentic 18th century Italian School devotional painting

- Strong expressive composition with dramatic movement and emotion

- Excellent attention to anatomical form, drapery, and atmospheric detail

- Beautiful period-style gilt frame enhancing presentation

- Bears an important historic gallery label to verso

Provenance

Mackenzie & Co., Matthews Art Gallery, Toronto (label to verso)

Cultural Significance

St. Catherine of Alexandria is among Christianity’s most revered early martyrs, symbolizing unwavering faith, wisdom, and spiritual devotion. Depictions of her martyrdom were highly favored subjects in European religious art, frequently commissioned for churches, noble residences, and private devotional spaces.

Condition

Good overall antique condition. Expected age-related vertical panel splits to the left areas, light abrasions near frame edges, and natural patina consistent with 18th century works. Structurally solid and visually impressive.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Panel: 45.7 x 27.2 in
Framed: 54 x 35 in

Age

18th Century

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Italy (Italian School)
Material: Oil on panel, housed in ornate gilt frame
Period: 18th Century

Description

A powerful and emotionally charged Old Master painting depicting the Martyrdom of St. Catherine of Alexandria. Presented in an impressive vertical format, the executioner stands poised with his curved sword raised, while St. Catherine kneels in serene submission, blindfolded and enveloped in flowing pale robes rendered with exceptional softness and detail. The dramatic sky, burning martyrs in the distance, and architectural tower create compelling narrative depth and visual intensity, characteristic of fine Italian devotional painting of the 18th century.

Features

- Authentic 18th century Italian School devotional painting

- Strong expressive composition with dramatic movement and emotion

- Excellent attention to anatomical form, drapery, and atmospheric detail

- Beautiful period-style gilt frame enhancing presentation

- Bears an important historic gallery label to verso

Provenance

Mackenzie & Co., Matthews Art Gallery, Toronto (label to verso)

Cultural Significance

St. Catherine of Alexandria is among Christianity’s most revered early martyrs, symbolizing unwavering faith, wisdom, and spiritual devotion. Depictions of her martyrdom were highly favored subjects in European religious art, frequently commissioned for churches, noble residences, and private devotional spaces.

Condition

Good overall antique condition. Expected age-related vertical panel splits to the left areas, light abrasions near frame edges, and natural patina consistent with 18th century works. Structurally solid and visually impressive.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Panel: 45.7 x 27.2 in
Framed: 54 x 35 in

Age

18th Century

Learn More

Learn more about the life, symbolism, and legacy of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Explore additional historic artworks and rare paintings in our curated Historical Art & Rare Paintings Collection

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