Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (1610-1662), setting of

Features

Artist:  Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (1610-1662) Scope of 

Description

Oil on first canvas. The original painting is stored at the Capodimonte National Museum (134x95 centimeters) and it's attributed to Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, but wrongly titled 'Sibyl'. The cartouche reference 'ut non confundar', that the Saint is holding in her hands, refers to the events of Cecilia, who during the night with Valeriano, kept on singing in her heart 'Fiat cor meum immaculatum, non confundar' (Be my heart pure so that I won't remain confused), accompanied by a pipe organ. There are other anonymous copies of this work from Bari and Altamura dating back to the 17th century, but this one is the most refined thanks to the delicate manufacture of the face, which refers to the classicist and cartoonish setting, by which Romanelli is inspired. This painting shows a difference in the Saint's gown, which seems to be more sober than the original one, probably due to a religious commissioning. The frame, without glass, is not coherent. The painting had a rip on the gown's neckline which was fixed.

Product Condition:
Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 150
Width: 115

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 132
Width: 99