Saint Joseph and Baby Jesus French School 18th Century. 18th century oil on canvas painting representing Saint Joseph holding a flowering lily rod and the baby Jesus in his arms. The Saints tender gaze towards Jesus and that of Jesus towards his father are endearing, and the detail of the Josephs hands is remarkable. A [Continue]
This exceptionally well-painted oil on canvas from the middle 1600’s- middle 1700’s depicts Saint Francis of Asissi as a hermit in contemplation of Christs suffering. The saint gently supports a crucifix in his hands as he kneels in a gloomy space; a book propped on a human skull rests on the table before him. Francis’ [Continue]