Ancient religious painting of St Bartholomew, 1100s
PLATINUM Seller in Cuneo, Italy
Antique Italian painting from 1100. Oil painting on canvas depicting religious subject St. Bartholomew by an excellent painterly hand. Painting of beautiful size and proportion adorned with antique wooden frame, not contemporary, carved and gilded. Painting depicting the Saint in profile with the knife in his hands, symbol of his martyrdom. A work of great character, with a dark background, characterised by a skilful use of light. Painting that has undergone conservation restoration, re-staining, replacement of the frame and repainting in several places. In good condition. Light painting H 60 x W 51 cm.
ID: 2102-1668435291-50448