Framed 18th C. Peruvian Painting, Antonio de Padua
Spanish Colonial, Peru, ca. 18th to 19th century CE A fine antique Peruvian oil on canvas painting depicting St. Anthony of Padua holding the baby Jesus. The origin of this image stems from the story of Count Tiso of Padua, who witnessed St. Anthony communing with Jesus in child form while praying in his home. Here St. Anthony is shown wearing a friar robe, embracing the Christ Child who is dressed in red vestments and sits upon a table covered in a blue textile with a holy book and white lilies often associated with St. Anthony of Padua behind Him. Both figures’ visages have holy light emanating from their heads; St Anthony has a distinct halo, and the baby Jesus has rays of light radiating from his golden curls. "NA S. ANTONO DE PADUA" is painted in white at the lower right, and the composition is set in a gorgeous custom frame that is intricately carved and painted in a glimmering shade of gold. Size of canvas: 15.75" W x 23.625" H (40 cm x 60 cm) Size of frame: 18.5" W x 28.5" H (47 cm x 72.4 cm)
This is a particularly poignant composition; the expressions on the faces of the subjects are endearing; the palette is brilliant; and the tonal contrasts conjure palpable light and shadow. The Child reaches up to hold the friar; in return, St. Anthony of Padua supports Jesus with both hands wrapped around His back; and both smile gently.
Provenance: ex-House of Ancestors, Galisteo, New Mexico, USA
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#161177
Condition Report: Repair to canvas just to the right of St. Anthony of Padua, small scuff in his robe and on table front, else quite excellent.
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Spanish Colonial, Peru, ca. 18th to 19th century CE A fine antique Peruvian oil on canvas painting depicting St. Anthony of Padua holding the baby Jesus. The origin of this image stems from the story of Count Tiso of Padua, who witnessed St. Anthony communing with Jesus in child form while praying in his home. Here St. Anthony is shown wearing a friar robe, embracing the Christ Child who is dressed in red vestments and sits upon a table covered in a blue textile with a holy book and white lilies often associated with St. Anthony of Padua behind Him. Both figures’ visages have holy light emanating from their heads; St Anthony has a distinct halo, and the baby Jesus has rays of light radiating from his golden curls. "NA S. ANTONO DE PADUA" is painted in white at the lower right, and the composition is set in a gorgeous custom frame that is intricately carved and painted in a glimmering shade of gold. Size of canvas: 15.75" W x 23.625" H (40 cm x 60 cm) Size of frame: 18.5" W x 28.5" H (47 cm x 72.4 cm)
This is a particularly poignant composition; the expressions on the faces of the subjects are endearing; the palette is brilliant; and the tonal contrasts conjure palpable light and shadow. The Child reaches up to hold the friar; in return, St. Anthony of Padua supports Jesus with both hands wrapped around His back; and both smile gently.
Provenance: ex-House of Ancestors, Galisteo, New Mexico, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#161177
Condition Report: Repair to canvas just to the right of St. Anthony of Padua, small scuff in his robe and on table front, else quite excellent.
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