17th-century Italian School / Saint Charles Borromeo / Hst
17th-century Italian School: Saint Charles Borromeo Praying Before Christ on the Cross
Original oil on canvas
Dimensions: 39 × 30 cm (unframed) / 62 × 52.5 cm (with frame)
This painting is a fine example of 17th-century Italian religious art, created in the spirit of the Counter-Reformation.
It depicts Saint Charles Borromeo (1538–1584), Archbishop of Milan and a leading figure of the Catholic Reformation, canonized in 1610.
The saint is depicted in prayer before the crucified Christ, dressed in his cardinal’s cassock. At his side, the skull—a symbol of memento mori—serves as a reminder of life’s fragility and invites meditation.
The composition, sober and balanced, emphasizes the spiritual intensity of the scene. The finely modeled face, the delicately painted hands, and the beautiful rendering of the fabrics attest to the painter’s skill.
The soft light reinforces theatmosphere of contemplation.
The iconography is faithful to traditional depictions of Saint Charles Borromeo, recognizable by his gaunt profile, aquiline nose, and cardinal’s robes—characteristics widely disseminated in Italian workshops during the 17th century.
Original oil on canvas
Dimensions: 39 × 30 cm (unframed) / 62 × 52.5 cm (with frame)
This painting is a fine example of 17th-century Italian religious art, created in the spirit of the Counter-Reformation.
It depicts Saint Charles Borromeo (1538–1584), Archbishop of Milan and a leading figure of the Catholic Reformation, canonized in 1610.
The saint is depicted in prayer before the crucified Christ, dressed in his cardinal’s cassock. At his side, the skull—a symbol of memento mori—serves as a reminder of life’s fragility and invites meditation.
The composition, sober and balanced, emphasizes the spiritual intensity of the scene. The finely modeled face, the delicately painted hands, and the beautiful rendering of the fabrics attest to the painter’s skill.
The soft light reinforces theatmosphere of contemplation.
The iconography is faithful to traditional depictions of Saint Charles Borromeo, recognizable by his gaunt profile, aquiline nose, and cardinal’s robes—characteristics widely disseminated in Italian workshops during the 17th century.
1 200 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Oil painting
Reference (ID): 1808124
Availability: In stock
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