Antique Painting Religious Subject Oil on Slate XVII-XVIII Century

Features

Artwork title:  Santo eremita

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800 , 17th Century / 1601 - 1700

Subject:  Figures of Saints

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Oil on blackboard

Description : Santo eremita

Oil on slate. The old hermit is kneeling in contemplation of the Crucifix, resting on some stones, preparing to eat the Eucharistic bread he holds in his hand. At the top left a crow flies in, holding a loaf of bread in its beak. It is probably Paul of Thebes, remembered as Paul the First Hermit (Egypt, around 230 – Thebaid, around 335), considered by Christian tradition to be the first hermit. He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic, Orthodox and Coptic Churches. According to legend, having retired to the mountains of the Thebaid desert to escape Roman persecution, he received a daily visit from a crow that brought him bread. The painting is presented in an ancient frame.

Product Condition:
Product in good condition, shows small signs of wear. We try to present the real condition as completely as possible with the photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is reported in the description is valid.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 36,5
Width: 28,5
Depth: 4

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