St. Catherine of Alexandria – Lotto Parable View a color version of

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Who wears a red cloak and holds a reed like a scepter

who kneels with bowed head as the Holy Ghost descends upon her in the form of a white dove

killing the dragon and protecting the princess

The Thanksgiving Service on the Field of Agincourt

St. Catherine of Alexandria – Lotto Parable View a color version ofThis is a portrait, by Lotto, of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, an early Christian princess and scholar, who converted thousands and was martyred for her Faith. The virgin martyr is portrayed wearing a crown to show her status as a ruler, and pearls and a ring to symbolize her consecration to Christ. She holds a palm to represent her martyrdom. Saint Catherine is one of the saints who appeared to Saint Joan of Arc, over a thousand years after her