Italian school (XVIII) - Saint Monica in prayer. 56 x 32 cm. Oil on canvas, unframed. The painting depicts Saint Monica in an Augustinian habit, captured in a moment of fervent prayer, her gaze and right hand raised upward. A second nun from the same congregation, standing behind her, accompanies her with a discreet gesture. On the right, a young devotee in prayer completes the composition. The dark background is enlivened by a classical architectural element and a red drape on the left. The rendering of the faces and the flowing treatment of the garments are attributable to the Italian painting tradition of the second half of the 18th century. Condition report: Original canvas. The painted surface is in good condition. This item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further informations on the condition report are available upon request. - All shipments are handled with professional packaging. The frame, if present, is to be understood as a gift and therefore its structural integrity during transport is not guaranteed. Note for non-Italian buyers: This work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy, is-sued by the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage, which certifies that the work does not belong to the Italian cultural heritage and may therefore be freely exported. The regulations in force from 2026 pro-vide for reduced processing times for works with a declared value below €50,000, at the discretion of the expert committee: typically 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Rendering Disclaimer: Lifestyle images are AI-generated for illustrative purposes only and may not ac-curately reflect the actual proportions of the work.