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Saint John the Evangelist
French School, 18th century
Oil on canvas (82 x 64 cm - framed 102 x 84 …
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Saint John the Evangelist
French School, 18th century
Oil on canvas (82 x 64 cm - framed 102 x 84 cm)
In this delightful painting, we see the Evangelist John holding a pen in his hand, writing the pages of his Gospel. Behind him, we can see the profile of an eagle, his typical iconographic attribute.
The graceful face, which nevertheless reveals his devout attitude, gives the painting a more intimate and delicate, yet not excessive, religiosity. This is a typical characteristic of works intended for domestic devotion, as is the case with this Saint John.
The saint's fresh features immediately stand out; he is portrayed as young and handsome. It is precisely this iconographic peculiarity that makes this work fascinating and very pleasing, probably commissioned for a private room.
The painting displays the characteristics of 18th-century French portraiture, characterized by a soft drawing and a skillful use of light. The rather pronounced chiaroscuro and well-calibrated shading produce an excellent result thanks to the play of light on the face, highlighted by the dark background of the scene.
The painting has been relined and is in excellent condition, with vibrant colors and a very healthy paint layer.
The painting is sold with a beautiful gilded frame.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The work is sold with a certificate of authenticity and a descriptive iconographic sheet. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 33.07ʺW × 4.33ʺD × 40.16ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Period
- Early 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use,Reupholstered,Partially Restored Patina Consistent with Age and Use,Reupholstered,Partially Restored less
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