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Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine, Naples, 18th Century, Oil on Canvas

Name: Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine, Naples, 18th Century, Oil on Canvas
Price: 11969 USD
Availability: InStock

$11,969

Borrelli Antichità Srl

Torre del Greco, IT

Condition Notes: Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less

Description: Ancient painting oil on canvas depicting the mystical wedding of Santa Caterina. The scene takes place in the foreground and … more Ancient painting oil on canvas depicting the mystical wedding of Santa Caterina. The scene takes place in the foreground and you can see the Madonna who brings the child to Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, kneeling on the left and recognizable for the crown resting on the head, the latter painted with fast and safe brushstrokes. The Saint is about to be married by the Child Jesus, who holds the ring finger of the right hand to put the ring, an iconography in use since the Middle Ages, which symbolizes the perpetual dedication to the virginity of the ex-PrinciPessa, in which yes They could recognize all the women who took the votes or who in any case inspired a Christian conjugal peerness. On the sides they witness the scene with trepidating the two apostles, one of which intent on writing the story, probably linked to explicit requests of the client. The brown tones of the Neapolitan tradition are revived by colors of color, like women's clothes. Measures: 157x180cm. Origin: Naples XVIII century. Document: certificate of authenticity. less

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