CRIVELLI, Carlo - Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Artwork) Crewneck Sweatshirt - Design Description
A Timeless Masterpiece
This crewneck sweatshirt showcases a captivating detail from Carlo Crivelli's "Saint Catherine of Alexandria," a masterpiece of late 15th-century Italian art. The design brings to life a portion of the original altarpiece, focusing on the figure of Saint Catherine and her iconic attributes.
Iconography and Symbolism
The design prominently features Saint Catherine, immediately recognizable by her traditional emblems: the spiked wheel and the martyr's palm branch. These elements are rendered with a meticulous attention to detail, a hallmark of Crivelli's style. The wheel, depicted at a striking angle, demonstrates Crivelli's mastery of perspective, creating a sense of spatial depth on the fabric.
Saint Catherine's attire is also meticulously recreated. The design showcases the rich details of her dress, hinting at the luxurious fabrics and symbolic motifs found in medieval and late-medieval Italian fashion. Symbolic elements such as the pelican or phoenix, representing Christ's sacrifice and resurrection, might be subtly incorporated, adding layers of meaning to the artwork.
Artistic Style
The design captures Crivelli's distinctive artistic style, characterized by a highly decorative and precise painting technique. The use of vibrant colors and intricate detail creates an evocative visual experience. The saint is positioned as if standing on a marble ledge, creating an illusion of depth that draws the viewer in.
The design reflects a merging of the spiritual and the tangible. The figure is given a physical presence, blending the decorative richness and symbolic formalism of medieval sensibilities with the spatial realism and attention to perspective that are indicative of the emerging Renaissance.
Unisex Heavy-Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt
A clean, dependable crewneck engineered for everyday wear. The cotton/poly blend keeps prints bright and the fit approachable — neither too boxy nor too snug. It's the sort of sweatshirt you reach for when comfort matters.
Product Highlights
Built from a balanced cotton and polyester mix, this crewneck gives you the soft hand of cotton with the color-keeping and shape retention polyester offers. That fabric combo helps printed artwork look crisp and vibrant, wash after wash.
Practical construction details — a ribbed knit collar that holds its shape and the absence of side seams — remove common annoyances so the sweatshirt feels smooth and lasting during everyday use.
- Cotton/poly blend for softness, durability, and color retention
- Ribbed knit collar to prevent stretching and keep a neat neckline
- No side seams for a cleaner feel against the skin
- Midweight construction — warm without bulk
- Made to hold print detail and color after repeated washing
Fit & Style Notes
The cut is unisex and intended to be versatile — choose your normal size for a classic fit or size up if you prefer a relaxed, contemporary silhouette. The length and sleeve proportions are tuned for easy layering.
Style it with high-waist jeans for a clean look, throw on a lightweight coat for chilly commutes, or match with joggers for a comfortable set. Works well with bold prints or minimalist branding.
Size Guide
For best results, measure a crewneck you already own laid flat and compare the chest width and length to the chart below.
| Size | Width (in) | Length (in) | Sleeve (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 20.00 | 27.00 | 33.50 |
| M | 22.01 | 28.00 | 34.50 |
| L | 24.00 | 29.00 | 35.50 |
| XL | 26.00 | 30.00 | 36.50 |
| 2XL | 28.00 | 31.00 | 37.50 |
| 3XL | 30.00 | 32.00 | 38.50 |
| 4XL | 32.00 | 33.00 | 39.50 |
| 5XL | 34.00 | 34.00 | 40.50 |
Tip: For a trendier, roomy fit, size up one. For layering under a jacket, stick to your usual size.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
- Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary
- Do not dry clean
- Tumble dry on low heat
- Do not iron
