Italian Artist, Saint, Oil on Canvas, 18th Century

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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a saint, identified as Saint John of Nepomuk, dating from the 18th–19th centuries, … Read more An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a saint, identified as Saint John of Nepomuk, dating from the 18th–19th centuries, in the classical style. This devotional work, rich in spiritual and historical charm, is set in a molded wooden frame with antique gilding. The composition depicts a half-length figure wearing a cassock, a mozzetta trimmed with ermine, a priest’s biretta, and a crucifix clasped to his chest, surrounded by the traditional five-pointed halo. The canvas features an evocative patina of age with natural cracking and old restorations on the reverse, attesting to its authenticity. This antique painting is a valuable addition to a collection of sacred art, ideal for embellishing the walls of studies, living rooms, or entryways with a solemn and refined touch. Dimensions: Width 39 cm, Depth 4 cm, Height 45 cm See less