Escuela Madrileña (XVII) - San Francisco en éxtasis






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San Francisco en éxtasis, a 17th‑century oil on copper painting attributed to the Escuela Madrileña from Spain, sold with a frame.
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San Francisco in Ecstasy – Oil on Copper – 17th Century – Attributed to the Madrid School – Dutch-style frame
Magnificent oil painting on copper from the 17th century, depicting Saint Francis in ecstasy, one of the most emblematic iconographies of the Baroque.
Work attributed to the Madrid School, made on copper plate, a support highly appreciated by collectors for its extraordinary luminosity, the finesse of the details and its excellent conservation over the centuries.
The composition shows Saint Francis in a deep moment of mystical contemplation, with the stigmata visible in the hands and the skull as a symbol of meditation on the fleetingness of life, all enveloped in a delicate landscape of great spiritual strength.
The work is presented in an elegant Dutch-style frame, which enhances its beauty and historical character.
Measurements:
* With frame: 29 × 25 × 4 cm
* Oil on copper: 17.5 × 13.5 cm
Preserves the patina and charm typical of a work over three centuries old, making it an excellent piece for collectors of old painting, sacred art, or high-level decoration.
An original work of great quality, difficult to find on the market, ideal for collectors and investors in old art.
Seller's Story
San Francisco in Ecstasy – Oil on Copper – 17th Century – Attributed to the Madrid School – Dutch-style frame
Magnificent oil painting on copper from the 17th century, depicting Saint Francis in ecstasy, one of the most emblematic iconographies of the Baroque.
Work attributed to the Madrid School, made on copper plate, a support highly appreciated by collectors for its extraordinary luminosity, the finesse of the details and its excellent conservation over the centuries.
The composition shows Saint Francis in a deep moment of mystical contemplation, with the stigmata visible in the hands and the skull as a symbol of meditation on the fleetingness of life, all enveloped in a delicate landscape of great spiritual strength.
The work is presented in an elegant Dutch-style frame, which enhances its beauty and historical character.
Measurements:
* With frame: 29 × 25 × 4 cm
* Oil on copper: 17.5 × 13.5 cm
Preserves the patina and charm typical of a work over three centuries old, making it an excellent piece for collectors of old painting, sacred art, or high-level decoration.
An original work of great quality, difficult to find on the market, ideal for collectors and investors in old art.
