St. John of Nepomuk Painting 18th Century

Features

Artwork title:  San Giovanni Nepomuceno

Artistic school:  Italian School

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Subject:  Sacred Subject

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Oil on Canvas

Description : San Giovanni Nepomuceno

Oil painting on canvas. The depicted Saint is John (Jan) of Nepomuk (Nepomuk before 1349 - Prague, 20th March 1393), canon in the cathedral of Prague and preacher at King Wenceslas' court. He was patron of Bohemia, protector from floods and drowning. Traditionally depicted wearing the cassock, he is preying in front of the Crucifix with a halo with five stars on his head recalling the stars that - according to the legend - appeared when he was thrown into the Vltava River and drowned. The painting has the original canvas and structure: there are signs of restoration and losses of color. In frame. 18th century.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 91
Width: 68
Depth: 3

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 88
Width: 66