To browse Academia. Next to St Katherine we see St Barbara holding her tower with its three windows and across from her, with her dragon, we see St Margaret. These saints were revered due to their believed efficacy as intercessors for humanity Cross, St Katherine is set apart from the other saints in this painting as she is seated immediately to the right of the Virgin Mary a position of honour. She is also the focus of the Christ-child's attention as she receives His ring and becomes His bride.
The painting thus combines the medieval theological concerns of the body and bride of Christ in their various forms. These issues are also of central concern in Capgrave's St Katherine and will be explored in greater detail in this study. Journal of gastronomy, hospitality and travel, Log in with Facebook Log in with Google. Remember me on this computer. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. Need an account?
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Without the help of these people this thesis could not have been attempted. In addition to the portrayal of such exemplary behaviour by saints, hagiographers also included in their legends the miracles performed through the saints by God. Hagiography could serve a variety of purposes such as endorsing social and political agendas or affirming Church doctrine.
