Süddeutsch – Die Heiligen Dorothea und Katharina (St Dorothea and St Catherine)

Oil and gold leaf on panel, glued to wooden panel. (c. 1600). 66.8 x 47.9 cm. Framed.

Provenance: Provenienz: Privatbesitz, Süddeutschland. Artist Name: Süddeutsch Notes: Öl und Blattgold auf Holz auf Holzplatte geleimt. (Um 1600). 66,8 x 47,9 cm. Gerahmt.

The martyrs Dorothea (with flower basket) and Catherine (with sword and chariot wheel) are shown next to each other as full-length figures. Together with St Margaret and St Barbara, they are assigned to the so-called "Virgines Capitales", who could be invoked as emergency helpers in prayer. They probably flanked the larger centrepiece of an altar, facing two male saints.

Taxation: differenzbesteuert (VAT: Margin Scheme)