Evangelista Schiano, San Gennaro, Protector of the City of Naples, 18th Century, Oil on Canvas

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Evangelista Schiano (First half of the 18th century – second half of the 18th century) San Gennaro, protector of the … more Evangelista Schiano (First half of the 18th century – second half of the 18th century) San Gennaro, protector of the City of Naples Oil on canvas, without frame cm. 102 x 74, with frame cm. 126.5 x 100 19th century frame in carved, sculpted and gilded wood Publications: unpublished This painting is a copy of the famous work created by Francesco Solimena for the Cathedral of Salerno. The work is attributed to a pupil of Solimena: Evangelista Schiano. We can consider the canvas as an exercise performed by Schiano in his apprenticeship phase at Solimena's workshop; a replica of a successful model which sees the Saint standing in the middle with the vial of miraculous blood in his right hand. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution less