Italian school (XVII) - Santa Apollonia

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Santa Apollonia, a 17th‑century Italian Renaissance oil on canvas by an Italian School artist, 55 × 38 cm including the frame, unsigned, in discreet condition.

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Mystical Italian school oil on canvas from the 17th century depicting Saint Apollonia in ecstasy as she prays to the Lord, holding the tongs with which all her teeth have been torn out.

Saint Apollonia was a martyr in Alexandria, Egypt, during the persecution of Philip the Arab (249). She spontaneously threw herself into the flames after suffering the breaking of all her teeth during torture. For this reason, she is invoked when one is in pain.

Please note: The visible frame in the photo is included as a courtesy and is not an integral part of the artwork. Any damages to the frame will not be valid grounds for claims or order cancellations.



The complete dimensions of the frame are:
Height 55 cm
Width 38 cm

The dimensions of the painting are:
Height cm 46
Width 29.5 cm

Mystical Italian school oil on canvas from the 17th century depicting Saint Apollonia in ecstasy as she prays to the Lord, holding the tongs with which all her teeth have been torn out.

Saint Apollonia was a martyr in Alexandria, Egypt, during the persecution of Philip the Arab (249). She spontaneously threw herself into the flames after suffering the breaking of all her teeth during torture. For this reason, she is invoked when one is in pain.

Please note: The visible frame in the photo is included as a courtesy and is not an integral part of the artwork. Any damages to the frame will not be valid grounds for claims or order cancellations.



The complete dimensions of the frame are:
Height 55 cm
Width 38 cm

The dimensions of the painting are:
Height cm 46
Width 29.5 cm

Details

Artist
Italian school (XVII)
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
Santa Apollonia
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Fair condition
Height
55 cm
Width
38 cm
Style
Renaissance
Period
17th century
Sold by
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1599
Objects sold
97.25%
Private

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