The sketch depicts an assembly of figures in flowing poses. Six figures are visible, with the central figure seated and facing forward, featuring a simple face with minimal details. The figure's head is surrounded by a rounded form resembling a headscarf or halo. Other figures stand and lean around the central figure, dressed in flowing robes. Two figures appear to be children. The background is abstract with free-flowing lines, framing the central group. The sketch is monochromatic, using pen strokes to create the figures.
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The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine?

Italian 17th Century

c. 1600

Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall (lunette): 19.6 x 10.5 cm (7 11/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Culture
Italian
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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