Scuola emiliana (XVII–XVIII) - San Petronio, vescovo e patrono di Bologna
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San Petronio, bishop and patron of Bologna; XVIII century, oil on panel, 33 × 26 cm, Italy, with frame.
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Description from the seller
Emilian school, Bologna area
XVII–XVIII century, circa 1680–1750
“ San Petronio, vescovo e patrono di Bologna “
Oil on panel
33 × 26 cm
Technical data
Scope: emilian school, probably Bologna
Subject: Saint Petronio, bishop and patron of Bologna
Proposed dating: late 17th – first half of the 18th century, about 1680–1750
Technique: oil on panel
Dimensions: 33 × 26 cm
Support: wooden panel
Genre: devotional painting – iconography of a bishop saint
Description of the work
The small panel depicts an elderly bearded bishop saint, shown in half-length and turned slightly three-quarter. The figure wears the mitre and a rich cope, while beside the figure appears the great episcopal pastoral staff, characterized by an elaborate curled volute.
The gathered and severe expression and the monumental quality given to the figure, despite the modest size of the panel, restore to the character a strong sacred dignity.
Particularly significant is the detail visible on the right of the composition, where there is a small architectural or urban representation. This element allows proposing the identification of the saint with Saint Petronio, bishop and patron of Bologna.
Iconographic identification
The hypothesis of Saint Petronio is supported by the saint's iconographic tradition, frequently represented in episcopal garments with mitre and pastoral staff and accompanied by the model or view of the city of Bologna, his identifying attribute.
The General Catalog of Cultural Heritage documents, for example, a Saint Petronio by Mastelletta of 1615 in which the saint appears with mitre, pastoral staff and model of the city of Bologna; the presence of the city thus constitutes a particularly significant iconographic element.
The support
The reverse shows an old wooden panel, strongly patinated and affected by numerous signs of time. Irregularities in the wood, old fillings and localized interventions are visible, along with a suspension system evidently later.
Condition Report
The work shows a conservation state consistent with its age, with widespread signs of aging.
The painted surface shows craquelure, wear, abrasions and some losses or discontinuities of the paint film. There are areas that could have been involved by previous conservation interventions, fillings or paint retouches.
Shipment insured
Attributive Expertise Report
*** For historical interest, the work cannot be shipped outside the European Community / insured shipment in a wooden crate
Seller's Story
Magnolia Arte
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Magnolia Arte was born from a passion for art and from the experience gained in study, selection and enhancement of works destined for collecting.
The auction house and gallery operates in the art market with particular attention to antique, modern and contemporary painting, offering carefully selected works for historical-artistic interest, quality and collectible value.
Each work is presented through a path of in-depth study that, where applicable, considers historical and stylistic context, attribution, condition, provenance and bibliographic and comparative references. For works that require it, studies, expertise and diagnostic deepening can also be prepared.
COLLECTING WITH DISCERNMENT
For Magnolia Arte, purchasing a work means entering into a relationship with a unique object, a witness of an era, of a culture and of the artist’s sensibility.
For this reason we accompany the collector not only in the choice, but also in the understanding and valorizations of the work, offering a direct, confidential and professional relationship.
Translated by Google TranslateEmilian school, Bologna area
XVII–XVIII century, circa 1680–1750
“ San Petronio, vescovo e patrono di Bologna “
Oil on panel
33 × 26 cm
Technical data
Scope: emilian school, probably Bologna
Subject: Saint Petronio, bishop and patron of Bologna
Proposed dating: late 17th – first half of the 18th century, about 1680–1750
Technique: oil on panel
Dimensions: 33 × 26 cm
Support: wooden panel
Genre: devotional painting – iconography of a bishop saint
Description of the work
The small panel depicts an elderly bearded bishop saint, shown in half-length and turned slightly three-quarter. The figure wears the mitre and a rich cope, while beside the figure appears the great episcopal pastoral staff, characterized by an elaborate curled volute.
The gathered and severe expression and the monumental quality given to the figure, despite the modest size of the panel, restore to the character a strong sacred dignity.
Particularly significant is the detail visible on the right of the composition, where there is a small architectural or urban representation. This element allows proposing the identification of the saint with Saint Petronio, bishop and patron of Bologna.
Iconographic identification
The hypothesis of Saint Petronio is supported by the saint's iconographic tradition, frequently represented in episcopal garments with mitre and pastoral staff and accompanied by the model or view of the city of Bologna, his identifying attribute.
The General Catalog of Cultural Heritage documents, for example, a Saint Petronio by Mastelletta of 1615 in which the saint appears with mitre, pastoral staff and model of the city of Bologna; the presence of the city thus constitutes a particularly significant iconographic element.
The support
The reverse shows an old wooden panel, strongly patinated and affected by numerous signs of time. Irregularities in the wood, old fillings and localized interventions are visible, along with a suspension system evidently later.
Condition Report
The work shows a conservation state consistent with its age, with widespread signs of aging.
The painted surface shows craquelure, wear, abrasions and some losses or discontinuities of the paint film. There are areas that could have been involved by previous conservation interventions, fillings or paint retouches.
Shipment insured
Attributive Expertise Report
*** For historical interest, the work cannot be shipped outside the European Community / insured shipment in a wooden crate
Seller's Story
Magnolia Arte
Auctions · Works of Art · Expertise
Magnolia Arte was born from a passion for art and from the experience gained in study, selection and enhancement of works destined for collecting.
The auction house and gallery operates in the art market with particular attention to antique, modern and contemporary painting, offering carefully selected works for historical-artistic interest, quality and collectible value.
Each work is presented through a path of in-depth study that, where applicable, considers historical and stylistic context, attribution, condition, provenance and bibliographic and comparative references. For works that require it, studies, expertise and diagnostic deepening can also be prepared.
COLLECTING WITH DISCERNMENT
For Magnolia Arte, purchasing a work means entering into a relationship with a unique object, a witness of an era, of a culture and of the artist’s sensibility.
For this reason we accompany the collector not only in the choice, but also in the understanding and valorizations of the work, offering a direct, confidential and professional relationship.
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Artist
Scuola emiliana (XVII–XVIII)
Title of artwork
San Petronio, vescovo e patrono di Bologna
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1700
Condition
Good condition
Height
33 cm
Width
26 cm
Period
18th century
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