Antique Italian painting from the first half of the 18th century. Oil painting on canvas depicting religious subject St. Francis by a good painterly hand. Non-coeval wooden frame, 20th century, carved and gilded with signs of time and colour fading (see photo). A painting of great size and impact, for antique dealers, interior decorators and collectors of antique sacred art. Painting that has undergone (in the second half of the 20th century) a conservative restoration, re-staining and frame replacement (see photo). Painting characterised by an interesting perspective with a view in the upper left background (see photo). In good condition with some signs of time. Light Painting H 84 X W 119 cm.