St Januarius Among The Lions Neapolitan School 18th Century - Under Glass Painting

Features

Artwork title:  San Gennaro tra i leoni

Artistic school:  Neapolitan School

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Subject:  Sacred Subject

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Reverse Glass Painting

Description : San Gennaro tra i leoni

Painting under glass. Neapolitan school. The Saint bishop, with his crosier and his prayer book, is in an arena, surrounded by lions, with Mt. Vesuvius in the background. The scene tells the story about when Januarius, who professed his Christian faith while living during the Christian prosecution of emperor Diocletian, was condemned to be eaten by lions in the Pozuoli amphitheatre; but after he gave a blessing, the miracle happened and the beats kneeled down harmless at his feet. The painting is presented in a re-gilded antique frame.

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

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 38
Width: 31
Depth: 5

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 26
Width: 19