Italian painter (18th century) - Saint Monica praying.

Italian painter (18th century) - Saint Monica praying. 56 x 32 cm. Oil on canvas, unframed. The painting depicts Saint Monica in Augustinian habit, caught in a moment of fervent prayer with her gaze and right hand raised upwards. A second religious of the same congregation, behind her, accompanies her with a discreet gesture. To the right, a young devoted woman in prayer completes the composition. The dark background is enlivened by a classical architectural element and a red drape on the left. The rendering of the faces and the fluid treatment of the garments are attributable to the Italian painting tradition of the second half of the eighteenth century. Condition report: Original canvas. Good state of preservation of the painted surface. All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. This item is sold with a legally valid certificate of authenticity. Further details on the condition report are available upon request. Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. Message to non-Italian buyers: This artwork has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy, issued by the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage, which attests that the artwork does not belong to the Italian cultural heritage and can therefore be exported freely. The regulations in force from 2026 provide for reduced times for works with a declared value of less than €50,000, established at the discretion of the commission of experts: on average 2-3 weeks from sending the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Disclaimer Rendering: Setting images are AI-generated for illustrative purposes and may not respect the actual proportions of the artwork.