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Die vierundzwanzig Alten, oder Der goldne Thron.
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St. Catherine of Alexandria holding a sword and a wheel, with Emperor Maxentius at her feet
St. Catherine of Alexandria holding a wheel and a sword, with Emperor Maxentius at her feet
St. Catherine of Alexandria holding a sword, with Emperor Maxentius and a wheel at her feet
St. Catherine of Alexandria holding a sword and a wheel, with Emperor Maxentius at her feet
St. Catherine of Alexandria holding a sword and a wheel, with Emperor Maxentius at her feet
St. Catherine of Alexandria holding a sword and a book, with Emperor Maxentius and a wheel at her feet
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St. Catherine of Alexandria holding a book and a sword, with Emperor Maxentius at her feet
St. Catherine of Alexandria holding a sword, with a wheel at her feet
St. Catherine of Alexandria holding a sword, a wheel with Emperor Maxentius at her feet
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St. Catherine of Alexandria was a 4th-century Christian martyr and saint. According to tradition, she was a learned and beautiful woman who converted to Christianity and became a noted defender of the faith. She was imprisoned and subjected to various tortures, including being broken on a wheel, but survived. She is said to have converted the emperor Maxentius to Christianity before her ultimate execution. St. Catherine is the patron saint of philosophers, students, and preachers and is venerated by the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Coptic Churches.
Willem Vrelant (c. 1430 - 1481) was a Flemish manuscript illuminator and painter who worked in Bruges during the late Middle Ages. He was known for his intricate and detailed illustrations, often with ornate borders, vibrant colours and gold leaf accents. Vrelant was a prolific artist and his works are in many important collections around the world, including the British Library, the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and the Getty Museum. He was also highly regarded by his contemporaries and was appointed official illuminator to the court of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in 1465. Vrelant's style was a major influence on later Flemish artists, including Gerard David and Hans Memling.