After Andrea Vaccaro (XIX), After - Saint Agatha
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Saint Agatha, a 19th-century oil painting on copper from Italy after Andrea Vaccaro.
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A striking antique Italian School oil on copper painting depicting Saint Agatha, executed in the dramatic Baroque manner after Andrea Vaccaro. Dating from the first half of the 19th century, the work captures the saint in an emotional moment of devotion, rendered with rich chiaroscuro, delicately modelled features, and a beautifully restrained palette.
Painted on copper, the surface possesses a luminous quality characteristic of cabinet paintings and devotional works inspired by the Italian Baroque tradition. The expressive upward gaze, refined hands, and dark atmospheric background strongly recall Neapolitan religious painting of the 17th century.
The painting retains an aged patina with visible craquelure and light signs of wear consistent with age, adding to its authentic antique character. Small historical restorations are present. An evocative and highly decorative piece, ideal for collectors of religious art, Baroque interiors, Gothic décor, and Old Master-inspired spaces.
Details:
• Italian School, 19th century
• After Andrea Vaccaro
• Depicting Saint Agatha
• Oil on copper
• Unsigned
• Unframed
• Approx. 20 x 23.5 cm
• Fair antique condition with age-related wear and patina
• Small restorations present
A beautifully atmospheric antique devotional painting with strong cabinet picture and Italian Baroque appeal.
A striking antique Italian School oil on copper painting depicting Saint Agatha, executed in the dramatic Baroque manner after Andrea Vaccaro. Dating from the first half of the 19th century, the work captures the saint in an emotional moment of devotion, rendered with rich chiaroscuro, delicately modelled features, and a beautifully restrained palette.
Painted on copper, the surface possesses a luminous quality characteristic of cabinet paintings and devotional works inspired by the Italian Baroque tradition. The expressive upward gaze, refined hands, and dark atmospheric background strongly recall Neapolitan religious painting of the 17th century.
The painting retains an aged patina with visible craquelure and light signs of wear consistent with age, adding to its authentic antique character. Small historical restorations are present. An evocative and highly decorative piece, ideal for collectors of religious art, Baroque interiors, Gothic décor, and Old Master-inspired spaces.
Details:
• Italian School, 19th century
• After Andrea Vaccaro
• Depicting Saint Agatha
• Oil on copper
• Unsigned
• Unframed
• Approx. 20 x 23.5 cm
• Fair antique condition with age-related wear and patina
• Small restorations present
A beautifully atmospheric antique devotional painting with strong cabinet picture and Italian Baroque appeal.
Details
Artist
After Andrea Vaccaro (XIX)
Sold with frame
No
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Attribution
After
Title of artwork
Saint Agatha
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
23.5 cm
Width
20 cm
Depiction/theme
Religion
Style
Classical
Period
19th century
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