Italian school (XVIII) - Scena religiosa
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Religious scene, oil on canvas mounted on a rigid support, by Italian school (XVIII), Italy, 1700, original edition, 60 × 63 cm.
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A poignant antique religious painting, oil on canvas mounted on a rigid support, in a shaped form. It depicts a nun or saint in meditation, with a skull, books, and a small devotional picture on the table: a clear reference to the theme of memento mori.
Technique: oil on canvas on a rigid support
Subject: a nun or saint in contemplation with a skull, books and a devotional painting
Era: likely 19th century (unsigned)
Dimensions: approx. 60 cm wide × 63 cm high (see photo with a ruler)
Form: upper arched, lower part with a central hollow (contoured, probably an altar element or overdoor)
Colors: dark tones with strong chiaroscuro contrasts, a red tablecloth in the foreground
Conditions:
Artwork in need of restoration: widespread craquelure, abrasions, small color losses and losses of the paint layer, irregular edges with gaps, very visible signs of aging (please examine all the photos carefully). The structure is nevertheless stable.
Ideal for collectors of sacred art, antique dealers, interior designers, production/set designers, or anyone looking for an authentic piece to restore and enhance.
Tracked shipment with very careful packing; in-person pickup possible by arrangement.
A poignant antique religious painting, oil on canvas mounted on a rigid support, in a shaped form. It depicts a nun or saint in meditation, with a skull, books, and a small devotional picture on the table: a clear reference to the theme of memento mori.
Technique: oil on canvas on a rigid support
Subject: a nun or saint in contemplation with a skull, books and a devotional painting
Era: likely 19th century (unsigned)
Dimensions: approx. 60 cm wide × 63 cm high (see photo with a ruler)
Form: upper arched, lower part with a central hollow (contoured, probably an altar element or overdoor)
Colors: dark tones with strong chiaroscuro contrasts, a red tablecloth in the foreground
Conditions:
Artwork in need of restoration: widespread craquelure, abrasions, small color losses and losses of the paint layer, irregular edges with gaps, very visible signs of aging (please examine all the photos carefully). The structure is nevertheless stable.
Ideal for collectors of sacred art, antique dealers, interior designers, production/set designers, or anyone looking for an authentic piece to restore and enhance.
Tracked shipment with very careful packing; in-person pickup possible by arrangement.
Details
Artist
Italian school (XVIII)
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Scena religiosa
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
Italy
Year
1700
Condition
Fair condition
Height
60 cm
Width
63 cm
Period
1900-1910
