Antique Painting On Copper—st. Charles Borromeo—17th-century Italian School
Antique painting on copper, Italian-made, 17th century—
The painting depicts Saint Charles Borromeo in prayer with a crucifix and a skull as symbols of mortality and penance. The presence of these objects (the crucifix and the skull) is common in religious iconography to symbolize the contemplation of death and the Passion of Christ.
Iconography: Key elements include a crucifix in the upper-left corner and a skull on a flat surface in the lower-left corner, next to an open book. A halo (or nimbus) around the saint’s head indicates his holiness.
Style: The painting, an Italian work from the 17th century, depicts the saint in a pose of devotion and meditation.
Dimensions: 19 cm x 14 cm
The painting depicts Saint Charles Borromeo in prayer with a crucifix and a skull as symbols of mortality and penance. The presence of these objects (the crucifix and the skull) is common in religious iconography to symbolize the contemplation of death and the Passion of Christ.
Iconography: Key elements include a crucifix in the upper-left corner and a skull on a flat surface in the lower-left corner, next to an open book. A halo (or nimbus) around the saint’s head indicates his holiness.
Style: The painting, an Italian work from the 17th century, depicts the saint in a pose of devotion and meditation.
Dimensions: 19 cm x 14 cm
400 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Oil painting on copper
Reference (ID): 1826930
Availability: In stock
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