Italian painter (17th-18th century) - Franciscan pilgrim friar seated writing.

Italian painter (17th-18th century) - Franciscan pilgrim friar seated writing. 14 x 16.5 cm (unframed) - 19 x 21.5 cm (framed). Oil on panel, in a wooden frame. The painting depicts a Franciscan friar, recognizable by his ochre-colored habit, seated and engrossed in writing or reading a document. The composition is inscribed within a trompe-l'oeil oval, a decorative solution common in Italian small-format painting of the 17th and 18th centuries. Architectural elements and an open landscape can be glimpsed in the background, adding depth to the scene. The loose brushwork and the brown color palette, with accents of cool light in the background, are reminiscent of the Italian naturalism tradition between the 17th and 18th centuries. Condition report: Good state of preservation of the pictorial surface, with signs of aging and wear. 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 work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy, issued by the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage, which attests that the work does not belong to the Italian cultural heritage and can therefore be freely exported. 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: an average of 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Disclaimer Rendering: The setting images are generated by AI for illustrative purposes and may not respect the real proportions of the work.