Cristofano Roncalli, Saint Catherine of Siena Chooses the Crown of Thorns, 16th Century, Oil on Panel, Framed

Cristofano Roncalli (Pomarance, Italy, 1552 – Rome, Italy 1626) Saint Catherine of Siena chooses the crown of thorns Oil on panel, without frame cm. 101.5 x 59.5 – with frame cm. 120 x 76 Box frame in shaped, carved and sculpted wood, partly gilded and partly ebonized wood Expertise by Marco Ciampolini The wonderful scene that opens before our eyes is that of the apparition of Christ to Saint Catherine of Siena; she must choose between a golden crown, symbol of earthly royalty, and a crown…