Large Spanish Colonial Painting St. Augustine

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18th century large Spanish Colonial oil on canvas painting of El Escriban, or The Scribe’, St. Augustine. Rich colors of … more 18th century large Spanish Colonial oil on canvas painting of El Escriban, or The Scribe’, St. Augustine. Rich colors of red, gold, silver and black. The scribe is holding a feather pen in his right hand while thinking, pointing to his left temple with his left forefinger. He is holding a book with a partially written note in his lap. Framed in green and gold. Provenance: Purchased in Caracas, Venezuela, 1969. Photo of receipt attached to back. less