Oil On Copper — Saint Francis Of Assisi, 17th Century

An exceptional and important 17th-century oil painting on copper depicting Saint Francis of Assisi in a moment of deep contemplation and spiritual recollection. The technical quality, the subtlety of the treatment of light, and the facial expression suggest that the work was executed by a highly skilled painter, perhaps associated with an important workshop of the time.Period: 17th centuryMedium: Oil on copper plateSubject: Saint Francis of AssisiOverall dimensions (with frame): 27 x 21 cmPainting dimensions (without frame): 22 x 17 cmFrame: Later (probably 19th century), carved and gilded woodCondition: Very good overall condition; slight surface cracks typical of its age, without significant paint lossA devotional work of the highest quality, ideal for collectors of Baroque paintings, sacred art, or religious antiquities.