Saint Catherine of AlexandriaPolychrome and gilded wooden sculpture Lombardy, first half of the 16th century Height: 50 cm Excellent condition We present a 16th-century wooden sculpture of extraordinary beauty, an exemplary model of Lombard sculptural art from the early Renaissance. The protagonist is Saint Catherine of Alexandria, depicted in half-bust, with her typical iconographic attributes. As is customary, she wears a crown on her head and is dressed in royal garments to emphasize her princely origins. With her right hand, she holds the palm, symbol of her martyrdom, while with her left hand she holds the book, which recalls her wisdom. The state of preservation of the polychromy and gilding gives the work a truly splendid image. The excellent sculptural quality, highlighted by a perfect description of the vertical folds of her dress and a remarkable realism of the face and hands, is supported by a very fine polychromy and a magnificent extensive gilding. In fact, it is thepictorial surface that gives the sculpture an effect of supernatural elegance and makes it so rare and precious. The author realizes the figure of the Saint in a solemn and majestic pose, with a bearing that expresses grace and nobility. It is a work of the highest level, of great charm, capable of impressing even the most demanding collector. All photographic details on link: https://www.antichitaischia.it/it/prodotto/-santa-caterina-di-alessandria- A certificate of authenticity is issued in accordance with the law. FIMA affiliate. Direct delivery to your home or tracked shipping (DHL TRACKING) and fully insured with anti-shock packaging in custom-made wooden crate. Delivery within 3 working days from receipt of payment.