Tile - Ignoto - 1900-1910

Rectangular majolica ceramic tile hand-painted and glazed, early 20th century, characterized by a craquelé finish spread across the entire surface. It depicts Saint Anthony of Padua in the foreground walking barefoot through a pool of water. He wears the traditional Franciscan habit consisting of a gray tunic and a dark brown mantle with hood. In his left hand he holds up a key. Resting on the saint's right arm, the Child Jesus wears a blue tunic and is depicted with a gaze turned toward the observer. The scene unfolds in a naturalistic setting, among rocky shores and green, undulating hills with low shrubs. On the left side a tall tree stands out. The sky ranges from blue tones to yellow and golden hues toward the horizon. At the bottom left, on the shore of the emerging land, there is a monogram or signature of the author (a pair of letters "AA" or a similar symbol). Size: 36.8 x 30.2 x 2.1 cm thick.