German
Saint Catherine of Alexandria with a Donor, about 1500
Pot metal, white glass and silver stain, 32.1 x 21.6 cm (12 5/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
Rectangular panel made from stained glass depicting St. Catherine and one other person. There is a gray column with a yellow capital on each side of the panel that both have vine work that forms an arch at the top. St. Catherine is standing between the two columns on a green field and there is a dark red botanical background behind her. She is depicted with blonde hair and a golden crown and halo. She is also wearing a white dress and white cape with gold detailing at the chest and bottom areas of the dress. St. Catherine is holding a sword that is pointing downward towards the ground, and right next to the sword is small person clutching her cape. The figure is wearing white robes and looking up to St. Catherine with a pained look on their face.
Spanish Chapel
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