The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, c. 1497. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German
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The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, c. 1497. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German
The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, c. 1497. Saint Catherine was among the most popular virgin martyrs during this period and was particularly venerated in Durers hometown of Nuremberg for her intermediary role between the faithful and God. A princess from Alexandria, Catherine was condemned to die on spiked wheels by the Roman emperor Maxentius because of her Christian faith. In answer to her prayers, God destroyed the wheels with such force that 4, 000 pagans were killed. Afterward, Catherine was willingly decapitated. Durers focus on Catherines peaceful acceptance in the midst of destruction conveys the power she derived from her chastity and unwavering faith, providing an excellent example for ordinary women to follow
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1471 1528 Albrecht Durer Albrecht Dürer German Late 15th Early 16th Century
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