Oil on canvas painting depicting a saint with a sword "Saint Paul" - 18th century.
A small devotional painting made in oil on canvas, depicting a saintly apostle, likely identifiable as Saint Paul, recognizable by the iconographic attribute of the sword, a symbol of martyrdom and the defense of the faith.
The saint is depicted in a half-bust, with his gaze directed towards the viewer, enveloped in a red cloak and with a luminous halo against a dark background. The intense red cloak contributes to creating a strong chromatic contrast with the neutral background, emphasizing the figure and lending depth to the composition, in keeping with a typical sacred painting tradition in Europe.
The work is distinguished by the expressive rendering of the face and by the textured painting, with visible brushstrokes that lend depth and character to the image. The painting is housed in an antique gilded wooden frame, with a blue marbled decorative band, which further enhances the overall piece.
Normal signs of age and patina are present, consistent with the work's age and indicative of authenticity and historical wear.
Features:
* Technique: oil on canvas
* Subject: saintly apostle with sword (attributable to Saint Paul)
* Period: 18th century
* Frame: contemporary gilded wood with blue decorative inserts
* Dimensions: small size cm. 20.7 x 17 (ideal for a collection or private devotion)
* Condition: good, with signs of age
A piece of great collector's appeal, suitable for both collectors of sacred art and as a decorative element in classic or antique settings.
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