Figure Studies
The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine
Unknown Artist
An elegant 18th-century Italian painting of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus with Saint Catherine.
The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine
Josefa de Óbidos
1647 · Copper, Oil Paint
An exquisite Baroque painting on copper capturing the tender symbolic union between Saint Catherine and the Christ Child.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1647 by the prominent Portuguese-Spanish artist Josefa de Óbidos, this oil on copper work illustrates the 'Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine.' The composition features rich, luminous colors and delicate brushwork, characteristic of the artist's refined Baroque style. The central figures are framed by heavy drapery and dark shadows, creating an intimate, sacred atmosphere typical of 17th-century devotional art.
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