Oil Portrait Of Saint Cecilia, 17th-18th Century, Music, Musician, Catholic Religious Painting

A late 17th/early 18th-century portrait of Saint Cecilia, patron saint of musicians. It is an oil on canvas. The saint is depicted crowned and richly dressed to emphasize her Roman noble origins. It was painted in the 3rd century because of her Catholic faith. A musical instrument lies beside her, a reminder that she is the patron saint of musicians. Her name is inscribed at the top of the painting. The face is finely rendered with a beautiful gentleness of expression and a warm palette typical of this period. The painting shows signs of age: wear, minor alterations, and losses that are easily restorable. The varnish has yellowed with age. Lightening the paint would restore the original, more vibrant colors. This portrait is presented in a recent solid wood frame. Dimensions with frame: 78 cm x 64.50 cm. Image size: 60.50 cm x 46 cm. Shipping within France via Colissimo registered mail with insurance and excellent packaging: €30. Contact me for shipping costs within Europe or worldwide.