The Legend of St Catherine: the saint before Maxentius
Panel
15th century (made)
15th century (made)
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Saint Catherine, crowned and wearing a cloak over her gown stands on the left of the panel looking upwards towards the Roman Emperor Maxentius. The saint rebuked the Emperor for his persecution of Christians. She was condemned to death on a wheel.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Title | The Legend of St Catherine: the saint before Maxentius (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Carved and painted alabaster |
Brief description | Alabaster panel and associated fragment depicting St Catherine before Maxentius. English, 15th century. |
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Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
Object history | In the collection of G.R. Harding. Acquired by P. Nelson. Later acquired by Dr W.L. Hilbdurgh and on loan from him from 1926. Given to the Museum by W. L. Hildburgh in 1946. |
Summary | Saint Catherine, crowned and wearing a cloak over her gown stands on the left of the panel looking upwards towards the Roman Emperor Maxentius. The saint rebuked the Emperor for his persecution of Christians. She was condemned to death on a wheel. |
Bibliographic reference | Cheetham, Francis. English Medieval Alabasters. Oxford: Phaidon-Christie's Limited, 1984. p. 85 (cat. 14), ill. ISBN 0-7148-8014-0 |
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Accession number | A.119:1, 2-1946 |
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Record created | December 9, 2002 |
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