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| Artist | Attributed to manner of Bordone, Paris (Italian painter, 1500-1571) |
| Title | The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine |
| Date earliest | 1525 |
| Date latest | 1600 |
| Material | oil on canvas |
| Measurements | 190.5 x 236 cm (estimate) |
| Description | Paris Bordone (1500-1571) painted the original Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine, of which this painting is a replica, in c. 1525 (oil on canvas, 194.0 x 260.0 cm, Doria Collection, Genoa). The composition, colouring and dramatic gestures of the figures show Titian's influence. In Vasari's Life Bordone is described as a pupil of the Venetian master. The clear drawing and strong correspondences with e.g. the Holy Family with St Ambrose presenting a donor' in which the figures of Joseph, Mary and Child are strongly reminiscent of the Mystic Marriage, indicate an early work in Bordone's oeuvre. The Glasgow copy appears to be a good quality, contemporary copy. Further research into the provenance and technical condition could lead to a more accurate date and attribution. |
| Subject | religion (Mystic Marriage of St Catherine); figure |
| Collection | Culture and Sport Glasgow (Museums): Kelvingrove Museum |
| Current accession number | 3432 |
| Previous accession number(s) | NR-78 |
| Acquisition details | Unknown. |
| Notes |
One more copy of the composition is known (oil on canvas, 195.9 x 235.0 cm, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston). |
| Rights status | Culture and Sport Glasgow (Museums) |
| Author | Dr Erma Hermens |
