Italian painting Sermon of St. John, 17th century

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Ancient Italian painting from the 17th century. Oil on canvas depicting the sermon of Saint John in the desert, a much loved subject in the Baroque age, as it allowed the oratorical power of the Baptist to be combined with the theatricality of the gestures of the listening masses. The scene is built around the figure of the Saint who announces the coming of the Messiah, while the composition is animated by a multitude of listeners of all ages and social conditions. A painting of notable pictorial quality, the delicacy of the faces and the rendering of the drapery lead us to assume that it is a late mannerist artist from central Italy from the first half of the 17th century. Monumental-sized painting, ideal for a large reception room, perfect for collectors of high-period religious paintings. 20th century frame in carved and gilded wood, beautifully decorated, with some signs of aging. Work already restored with relining, replacement of the frame and restoration of the color in some places, overall in a good state of conservation. Light painting H 179 x W 156 cm.

ID: 2102-1761217546-134485