Crowning of Saint Catherine by Peter Paul Rubens. An ornate Baroque oil painting depicting the Virgin and Child with Saint Catherine, surrounded by other saints and fluttering cherubs.

Crowning of Saint Catherine

Peter Paul Rubens

1631 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful Baroque composition by Peter Paul Rubens featuring the infant Christ crowning Saint Catherine amidst a celestial gathering.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Created around 1631, this oil on canvas by Peter Paul Rubens epitomizes the dynamic energy and luminous color of the Flemish Baroque. The scene depicts the mystical marriage of Saint Catherine, where the infant Christ, held by the Virgin Mary, places a crown upon the kneeling saint's head, surrounded by saints and playful putti in a richly textured setting.

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