Saint Catherine, sword in her right hand, palm in her left — Nicoletto da Modena | DiscoverArt

Nicoletto da Modena

Saint Catherine, sword in her right hand, palm in her left

ca. 1500–1510

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15 × 10.5 cm (5.9 × 4.1 in)

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