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Saint Catherine in the Clouds

Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640)

Saint Catherine in the Clouds

Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640)
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Religion & Mythology

Medium

etching

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

Saint Catherine in the Clouds by Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640).

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.