Altarpiece of the Stigmata St. Catherine

Discover Domenico Beccafumi’s ‘Altarpiece of St. Catherine’! A stunning Renaissance masterpiece featuring a kneeling saint & dramatic lighting. Explore its rich symbolism & classical design.

domenico di pace beccafumi

Domenico Beccafumi (1486-1551) was a Sienese painter known for his innovative Mannerist style—characterized by dramatic emotion, distorted figures, and opulent decorative detail—particularly in monumental frescoes like “Transit of the Virgin” and “Patriotism.”