Saint Catherine with a Kneeling Male Donor
Cleveland Museum of Art

Saint Catherine with a Kneeling Male Donor

1400s

pot metal, white glass with silver stain
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

When donors commissioned art during the medieval period, they often requested their image to be included alongside the divine figures. This anonymous kneeling figure paid for this stained glass window, creating a visual reminder of his generosity and piety.

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