Italian school (XX) - San Gennaro
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San Gennaro, an oil on canvas painting from 1930–1940 by Scuola italiana (XX), Italy, in the Classical style; dimensions 74 cm high by 62 cm wide.
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Oil painting on canvas depicting 'San Gennaro', Italian school
San Gennaro, patron saint of Naples, was a bishop and martyr in the 4th century during the persecutions of Diocletian. Traditional iconography represents him in golden episcopal robes with the mitre, often accompanied by angels and with the flasks containing his miraculous blood, which, according to tradition, liquefies three times a year. This devotional type of representation was particularly widespread in southern Italy between the 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the deep popular veneration for the patron saint.
This painting is particularly interesting for collectors of Neapolitan and Italian sacred art, scholars of religious iconography, and devotees of Saint Januarius. The work appeals to both the sacred art market and the enthusiasts of Neapolitan history, representing a significant example of the devotional painting tradition of southern Italy in the early 20th century. The presence of angels and the use of warm colors typical of the Neapolitan school give the work artistic and cultural value, testifying to the continuity of popular devotion in the 20th century.
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Translated by Google TranslateOil painting on canvas depicting 'San Gennaro', Italian school
San Gennaro, patron saint of Naples, was a bishop and martyr in the 4th century during the persecutions of Diocletian. Traditional iconography represents him in golden episcopal robes with the mitre, often accompanied by angels and with the flasks containing his miraculous blood, which, according to tradition, liquefies three times a year. This devotional type of representation was particularly widespread in southern Italy between the 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the deep popular veneration for the patron saint.
This painting is particularly interesting for collectors of Neapolitan and Italian sacred art, scholars of religious iconography, and devotees of Saint Januarius. The work appeals to both the sacred art market and the enthusiasts of Neapolitan history, representing a significant example of the devotional painting tradition of southern Italy in the early 20th century. The presence of angels and the use of warm colors typical of the Neapolitan school give the work artistic and cultural value, testifying to the continuity of popular devotion in the 20th century.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Artist
Italian school (XX)
Sold with frame
No
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
San Gennaro
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Height
74 cm
Width
62 cm
Weight
1 kg
Depiction/theme
Religion
Style
Classical
Period
1930-1940
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