Antique 18th Century Italian Painting, Saint Martin On Horseback

An antique Italian painting from the first half of the 18thcentury. This oil-on-canvas work—mounted onto a small woodenpanel—depicts a religious subject: Saint Martin. The painting isoval-shaped, with pleasing dimensions and proportions, making it anexcellent choice for antique dealers, interior designers, andcollectors. It is housed in a 20th-century carved and gilded(bronze-toned) wooden frame with attractive decorative detailing. Thescene portrays Saint Martin on horseback, cutting a portion of hisown cloak to give to a beggar. Executed in *grisaille*, the paintingemploys various shades of gray, white, and black.

There is a small loss of paint on the horse (see photo), whichcould be easily restored.

The painting has undergone a conservative restoration, involvingits mounting onto a wooden panel and some localized retouching (seephoto). Overall, the piece is in good condition. Internal dimensions:H 78 x W 57 cm.

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