Saint Catherine - Excavated wooden image on canvas with gold background - Mount Athos

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Explore Saint Catherine - Excavated wooden image on canvas with gold background - Mount Athos from Christianity Art. Listed under Paintings. Materials: Gold, Wood, Canvas. Image crafted on canvas with a gold background on engraved wood. The figure comes with a free stand. Saint Catherine Work of the 17th century, by the Cretan painter Viktoras. Saint Catherine is depicted sitting on a throne, in princely clothes, surrounded by her books - an indication of wisdom and education. She holds a palm branch (symbol of the martyr) and the cross with the crucified, while she sits next to the great wheel of martyrdom. The original is exhibited in the Byzantine Museum of Athens.