# St Catherine of Alexandria

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## Artwork

- Artist: [LONGHI, Barbara](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/longhi-barbara-r3a08531d4238bf>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 41 x 34 cm

## Commentary

St Catherine of Alexandria was one of the favourite subjects of Barbara Longhi. It was suggested that this early painting by the artist is a self-portrait. The figure was drawn from a painting of the artist&#39;s father, Luca Longhi.

## Related artworks

- [Madonna and Child](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/longhi-barbara-r3a08531d4238bf/madonna-and-child-r96ff8707e0ed65>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)