Giuseppe Simonetti (XIX) - La lavanda dei piedi di Papa Pio IX
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La lavanda dei piedi di Papa Pio IX is an oil painting by Giuseppe Simonetti, painted in Italy in 1854 and signed by hand.
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Giuseppe Simonetti
The washing of the feet of Pope Pius IX
Oil on canvas
Dimensions 61x54 cm
Signed and dated at the lower left
Conditions as per attached photo
On the back a typed sheet on the history of the work and the commissioner
A certificate of authenticity and an invoice in compliance with the law will be issued
The frame accompanying the work is to be considered complimentary; returns or claims regarding its condition will not be considered
Shipping with professional packaging
Active in Naples between 1840 and 1864
Biographical information about the painter is scarce, initially as a pupil and later as a professor at the Neapolitan Academy; his activity is documented by his presence at the Bourbon Biennials, with portraits (1841, Portrait of a Chapel Master who composes at the piano; 1851, Portrait of a seated lady who plays the harp) and sacred subjects (1845, The Guardian Angel of Man on the Path of Life; 1851, St. Teresa inspired by celestial rays; The Communion of the Blessed Francesca, sketches for frescoes executed in the Church of the Carmine at Mannesi; 1855, The Archangel Michael precipitates Lucifer). In 1864 he also featured at the Promotrice Partenopea. He was the first teacher of his son Alfonso. (Source: Istituto Matteucci)
Giuseppe Simonetti
The washing of the feet of Pope Pius IX
Oil on canvas
Dimensions 61x54 cm
Signed and dated at the lower left
Conditions as per attached photo
On the back a typed sheet on the history of the work and the commissioner
A certificate of authenticity and an invoice in compliance with the law will be issued
The frame accompanying the work is to be considered complimentary; returns or claims regarding its condition will not be considered
Shipping with professional packaging
Active in Naples between 1840 and 1864
Biographical information about the painter is scarce, initially as a pupil and later as a professor at the Neapolitan Academy; his activity is documented by his presence at the Bourbon Biennials, with portraits (1841, Portrait of a Chapel Master who composes at the piano; 1851, Portrait of a seated lady who plays the harp) and sacred subjects (1845, The Guardian Angel of Man on the Path of Life; 1851, St. Teresa inspired by celestial rays; The Communion of the Blessed Francesca, sketches for frescoes executed in the Church of the Carmine at Mannesi; 1855, The Archangel Michael precipitates Lucifer). In 1864 he also featured at the Promotrice Partenopea. He was the first teacher of his son Alfonso. (Source: Istituto Matteucci)
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Artist
Giuseppe Simonetti (XIX)
Title of artwork
La lavanda dei piedi di Papa Pio IX
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1854
Condition
Good condition
Height
61 cm
Width
54 cm
Period
19th century
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