Oil On Canvas Depicting Saint Claude, 17th Century

Oil on canvas depicting Saint Claude, 17th century. A beautiful religious painting of Saint Claude, bishop, shown full-length in a solemn and expressive composition. The saint is dressed in rich liturgical vestments, wearing a mitre and holding an episcopal crosier, blessing a worshipper kneeling at his feet. The scene is imbued with fervor and gentleness, typical of 17th-century religious iconography. The palette, dominated by deep tones of blues, reds, and browns, along with the treatment of chiaroscuro, gives the whole a great presence and beautiful depth. The dark background highlights the figures and accentuates the devotional character of the work. Relined oil on canvas, presented in an antique molded wooden frame, well-suited to the subject. Dimensions: Height: 105 cm Width: 60 cm Condition: Good overall condition considering its age. Visible wear and old restorations, consistent with a 17th-century work, do not detract from the legibility or quality of the composition. A rare and decorative piece, ideal for a collector of Old Master paintings, a lover of sacred art, or for enriching a distinctive interior.