Lithograph of Saint Catherine in grooved wood, gilded with ormolu and painted in red - bordeaux color with matte varnish.
Dimensions: 20 x 26 cm.
A Brief Life of Saint Catherine
Saint Catherine lived in Alexandria, Egypt, in the early 4th century. She came from an aristocratic family and was renowned for her education, wisdom, and strong faith. From a young age, she devoted her life to Christ, and through her words and example, she helped many people discover and embrace the Christian faith. When she was brought before the emperor, she refused to offer sacrifices to the pagan idols and courageously defended her faith. It is even said that she managed to convince many of the learned men of her time to believe in Christ. Her steadfastness enraged the emperor, who had her imprisoned and subjected to torture. According to tradition, the wheel prepared for her martyrdom was miraculously destroyed. She was eventually beheaded, remaining faithful to Christ until the very end. After her martyrdom, her body was carried to Mount Sinai, where the historic Monastery of Saint Catherine was later established. The Church commemorates Saint Catherine on November 25.
