"Follower Of Juan De Arellano "saint Barthélemy Florist""
Follower of Juan de Arellano. Oil on canvas, "Saint Bartholomew the Florist," unsigned. Bears the inscription "Barthélemy" to the right of the saint's head. 74.5 x 62 cm. Spanish School. This painting reflects the Spanish tradition of adorning saints with flowers, combining religious devotion, strong in 17th-century Spain, with the fashion for bodegones (wine bars) so popular at the time. Unframed. Good overall condition. €1400.