Saint Margaret of Antioch (or Saint Martha)
Painting on canvas • Circle or Follower of Paolo Veronese (Italian, late 16th to 17th century)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Style & Movement
Venetian Late Renaissance / Early Baroque
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas
Creation Period
Late 16th to 17th century (c. 1590–1650)
Subject Description
Half-length depiction of a female saint, likely Saint Margaret of Antioch, holding a crucifix in her right hand and gesturing with an upturned left palm. Below her right arm appears the open-jawed head of a dragon or monstrous creature. The figure is dressed in rich Renaissance-style garments including a red velvet-like bodice, white linen chemise, and blue/gold mantle against a dark, dramatic background.
Condition & AI Estimated Value
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good. Visible craquelure across the pictorial surface, darkened or yellowed varnish, minor surface abrasions, and evidence of historical inpainting or overcleaning, particularly around the facial shadows and neck.
Estimated Market Value
Not an official valuation$2,500 - $5,000 USD (at regional/specialist Old Master auctions under a school/circle attribution)
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, authentication, and market demand.
Collector Notes
Listed once at auction as circle of Paulo Veronese