Saint CatherineBernardino Luini · 1527

  • Painting mediumOil On Canvas
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementHigh Renaissance
  • Creation date1527
  • Art periodRenaissance
  • Dimensions68.0 x 59.0 cm
  • MuseumHermitage Museum

Bernardino Luini (1480 – 1532)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Saint Catherine
  • Artist: Bernardino Luini
  • Year: 1527
  • Original dimensions: 68.0 x 59.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Hermitage Museum
  • Medium type: WallArt
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: northern italian renaissance style, christian devotion subject matter

Quick Facts

  • Year: 1527
  • Title: Saint Catherine
  • Artist: Bernardino Luini
  • Dimensions: 68 x 59 cm
  • Subject or theme: Saint Catherine with angels

Questions & Answers

Which artist is "Saint Catherine" attributed to?

"Saint Catherine" is attributed to Bernardino Luini.

Do the colors of "Saint Catherine" appear strong or soft?

The color intensity of "Saint Catherine" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.

At what age did Bernardino Luini make "Saint Catherine"?

When "Saint Catherine" was created in 1527, Bernardino Luini - born in 1480 - was 47 years old.

In what year was "Saint Catherine" by Bernardino Luini created?

The creation of "Saint Catherine" by Bernardino Luini is dated 1527.

Where in Bernardino Luini's career does "Saint Catherine" fall, given its date?

The 1527 date places "Saint Catherine" in the Mature Period of Bernardino Luini's development.

What mood and emotion come together in "Saint Catherine"?

"Saint Catherine" by Bernardino Luini conveys a spiritual feeling within an overall mystical mood.

How does "Saint Catherine" fit into Bernardino Luini's themes and style?

"Saint Catherine" shares with Bernardino Luini's other works its High Renaissance style and the recorded themes: leonardo da vinci influence, christian devotion subject matter, northern italian renaissance style.

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