The coronation of the blessed virgin mary as Our Lady of Ransom. Shows St John de Matha and Felix de Valois, founders from the Order of the Most Holy Trinity or Trinitarians. Jesus Christ, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit. This fine painting was executed with exquisite skill and mastery. The details are stunning. A cquired many years ago from the estate of a professional art conservator at a distinguished US museum, and his collection was vast and exquisite. This painting seems certainly Italian, and though unsigned displays exceptional skill and talent. This could be well worth additional research. Measuring 6.75 x 8.25 for the painting itself on copper panel. Frame measuring 12 x 14 and 1.5 inches thick. Excellent Original Condition with no visible signs of in painting or restoration. Oil on copper and surface has been professionally cleaned by leading art restorer. Frame is original 17th century Italian gilt wood frame in baroque period style from around 1650. The entire ensemble was recently rehoused by professional framer using glare proof museum glass. A Spanish colonial painting of this rare subject matter and early date would prove much more valuable than a Continental example, and we do not have enough evidence here to make that assertion. The Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives Latin. Ordo Sanctissimae Trinitatis et captivorum. , often shortened to The Order of the Most Holy Trinity Latin. , or Trinitarians , is a Catholic. That was founded in the area of Cerfroid. Some 80 km northeast of Paris. At the end of the twelfth century. From the very outset, a special dedication to the mystery of the Holy Trinity. Has been a constitutive element of the Order’s life. Papal documents refer to the founder only as Brother John, but tradition identifies him as St. Is celebrated on 17 December. The founding-intention for the Order was the ransom. Of Christians held captive by non-Christians, a consequence of crusading and of pirating along the Mediterranean coast of Europe. The Order has the initials O. Its distinctive cross of red and blue can be traced to its beginnings. First established the movement known as the Recollection and then, under the leadership of St. John Baptist of the Conception. (Ciudad Real) known as the Spanish Discalced Trinitarians at the very end of the sixteenth century. Far-reaching periods of growth and development followed this rebirth. Facing serious medical bills we are having to sell everything we have collected for decades as dealer and collector. Over the next several weeks we will be lasting a number of fantastic items at prices guaranteed to move them. The item “Antique Italian Baroque or Spanish Colonial Retablo Painting Circa 1650-1725″ is in sale since Tuesday, January 9, 2018. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “vieuxcreole” and is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Medium: Oil
- Date of Creation: 1650
- Originality: Original
- Style: Baroque Mannerism
- Width (Inches): 12
- Height (Inches): 14
- Painting Surface: Copper
- Features: Framed
- Color: Multi-Color
- Artist: Unknown
- Region of Origin: Europe
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Subject: Religious
- Size: Small (up to 12in.)