St Catherine of Alexandria with Donor and Christ Blessing

The painting is an iconical representation of a saint who has always enjoyed much popularity. The statuesque figure, portrayed standing against a gold background, holds out the folds of her cloak to protect the donor of the panel, kneeling at her feet. The form, type and dimensions of the painting indicate that it was made in the 14th century to adorn columns in churches, a decorative element common in Florentine art of the period.