The work is a portrait of Saint Francis Xavier. The painting depicts the saint in a bust, with a dark beard, looking up at the sky and dressed in his dark suit – typical elements of Jesuit iconography.
Saint Francis Xavier is often depicted in prayer or in a humble pose. The gaze turned to heaven and the pastoral visible on the right are common attributes that symbolize his role as a missionary.
Style and period: The style of the painting, characterized by a strong contrast between the subject and the dark background, recalls painting from the 17th or early 18th century. Similar works have been attributed to Italian schools of this period.
Frame: The painting is presented in an ancient rectangular frame in gilded wood.
Frame Dimensions: 38 x 30 cm – Frame Width: 30 x 21.5 cm
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SILVER Seller in Firenze, Italy
