Icon of Catherine of Alexandria (Monastery of Sinai in Egypt)
Icon of Catherine of Alexandria (monastery of Sinai in Egypt) after the model of Victor the Cretan (Cretan school of the 17th century), reproduction on panel about the saint seated full-length surrounded by scientific attributes (broken wheel, armillary sphere...). Greek work, second half of the 20th century, satisfactory condition (minor wear visible), dimensions 17 x 23 cm. Emerging from nothing in the 8th century, the historically contested legend of Catherine is undoubtedly borrowed from the ancient story of Hypatia. Superb and very attractive!