Mystic Marriage of St Catherine

This is another version of the dated painting by Previtali in the National Gallery, London. The figure of St John the Baptist is derived from a picture by Giovanni Bellini.

John the Baptist is an active participant with the portentous cross. The Child already flaunts the vermilion coral that represents the blood of the Passion. In the background, we note many shepherds, and the solid walls of the City of God.