Saint Catherine of Siena Adores the Crucifix.

Battistello Caracciolo’s Saint Catherine of Siena Adore the Crucifix shows a single female figure in a white habit and dark veil, illuminated by a strong light from the left that highlights the pale face and voluminous sleeves against a deep, shadowy background. She raises a cruciform object in her right hand while her left hand rests over her chest, creating a dynamic diagonal gesture that concentrates the devotional moment. The scene uses Caravaggisti chiaroscuro, smooth naturalistic modeling, and a restrained palette of whites, browns, and grays to evoke a moody, intimate Baroque atmosphere.