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Vincenzo Catena Most Popular Paintings

The 15 paintings by Vincenzo Catena our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented plate by plate, with the specification of each hand-painted reproduction.

Hand painted in oil Edition 2026 · 15 plates Each plate painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Vincenzo Catena · 1470 – 1531

Plate 01

Madonna and Child with a Holy Female Martyr, Saint Francis of Assisi and the Donor

1510 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 64 x 92 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 38 × 26 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 02

Madonna and Child with Saints and the Donor

1504 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 74 x 109 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 38 × 26 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 03

Giangiorgio Trissino

1525 · The Louvre, Paris · original 72 x 63 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 29 × 34 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 04

Virgin and Child with Saints and a Donor

1505 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 100 x 720 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 39 × 26 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 05

Portrait of a Young Man

1505 · National Gallery, London · original 31 x 24 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 28 × 36 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 06

The Holy Family with a Female Saint

1498 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 66 x 96 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 39 × 26 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 07

Judith

1520 · Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Venice · original 82 x 65 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 28 × 36 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 08

Portrait of a Venetian Senator

1525 · original 69 x 61 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 30 × 34 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 09

Christ Carrying the Cross

1520 · Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna · original 47 x 38 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 30 × 34 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 10

Santa Cristina Altarpiece

1520 · Santa Maria Materdomini, Venice · original 225 x 150 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 24 × 42 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 11

Portrait of the Doge, Andrea Gritti

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 30 × 34 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 12

A Warrior adoring the Infant Christ and the Virgin

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 41 × 24 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 13

The Adoration of the Shepherds

1520 · original 126 x 208 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 40 × 25 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 14

Saint Jerome in his Study

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 36 × 28 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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Plate 15

The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Sizes: From 28 × 36 cm, any size up to 250 cm
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The artist

Vincenzo Catena

Vincenzo Catena: A Venetian Renaissance Painter

Life and Background

Born in Venice, Italy around 1470, Vincenzo Catena was a painter of the Venetian Renaissance.
Little is known about his early life or formal training. Records are scarce regarding his upbringing and initial artistic development.
He was also sometimes referred to as Vincenzo de Biagio.
Catena passed away in 1531, leaving behind a modest but significant body of work.

Artistic Development and Influences

Initially, Catena’s style closely resembled that of Giovanni Bellini, a leading Venetian painter known for his serene Madonnas and refined technique.
The earliest documented mention of Catena is an inscription on the back of La Laura by Giorgione, where he’s described as Giorgione's *colego* (colleague).
However, it wasn’t until after Giorgione’s death in 1510 that his innovative influence began to manifest itself in Catena’s paintings.
He also shows some influences from Titian, another prominent figure of the Venetian School, particularly in his use of color and composition.

Major Works and Style

Approximately a dozen paintings are confidently attributed to Catena based on signatures.
The Martyrdom of St. Christina (1520), located in the church of Santa Maria Mater Domini in Venice, is his most securely dated work thanks to an inscription on its marble surround.
Other notable works include The Adoration of the Shepherds, and several depictions of the Madonna and Child with Saints and Donors.
Catena’s paintings often feature religious scenes and portraits, characterized by a blend of Bellini's precision and Giorgione’s atmospheric qualities.
His style is marked by detailed realism, warm color palettes, and rich symbolism, typical of Venetian Renaissance art.

Historical Significance and Legacy

While not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries like Titian or Giorgione, Catena played a role in the development of Venetian painting during a crucial period.
His work demonstrates the transition between the High Renaissance and the emerging Mannerist styles.
Wills left by Catena reveal he was a man of considerable wealth and had connections within Venetian humanist circles, suggesting his artistic success extended beyond purely aesthetic recognition.
Today, Vincenzo Catena’s paintings are valued for their historical importance and offer insights into the artistic landscape of 16th-century Venice.

Questions & Answers

Can I browse Vincenzo Catena's works by movement?

The movements Vincenzo Catena worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

How did Vincenzo Catena's art evolve over time?

A chronological account of Vincenzo Catena's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

Where can I see the color profile of Vincenzo Catena's work?

Vincenzo Catena's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 11, 2026

Quick facts

Top 3 worksMadonna and Child with a Holy Female Martyr, Saint Francis of Assisi and the Donor, Madonna and Child with Saints and the Donor, Giangiorgio Trissino
Also known asVincenzo di Biagio Catena, Vincenzo di Biagio, Catena, vincenzo di biagio. catena, Vincenzo Cattena
Lifespan61 years
Color intensitybalanced
Topics exploredrenaissance, religious, saints
Born1470, Venice, Italy
Movementsvenetian renaissance
Corpus themesbellini, giorgione

Collector's quiz

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