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French 1830’s Antique Oil Painting of St Cecilia, Patroness of Music

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“Saint Cecilia, Patroness of Musicians”. Museum quality 19th century French painting on canvas depicting this beautiful representation of Saint Cecilia. (Cecilia also spelled Cecily). Virgin and martyr, is the second most popular Catholic saint and the patroness of music. Legend has it that while she was being wed, she heard beautiful music coming from heaven. [Continue]