This 14th-century statue holds many mysteries. Produced in northern France, the identity of the sculptor remains unknown. What were his motivations? Made of polychromed and gilded limestone, it represents one of the most important martyrs of the Christian religion : Saint Catherine. In this tour, we invite you to go in search of the saint. Who was she? What did she suffer? How did her story come about? Thanks to this statue in the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille, we'll explore her myth and understand her iconography.
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Anonymous, Saint Catherine of Alexandria, mid-14th century, limestone, 71.5x24x18cm, Lille, Palais des Beaux-Arts.
3D captation and text by : Clara FRYEZ, Lola MARECHAL, Emma PAOLETTI, Inès THEVIN.