Lot 9
Two religious paintings on copper: Allegory of the Ship of the Church (Navis Ecclesiae) and The Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1188 Lots
Description
Paintings on copper. 1) Allegory of the Ship of the Church, with the Crucifix forming the mast and numerous scenes of the Passion and martyrdom; several saints identified by Latin inscriptions, including “S. AGNES”, “S. VRSVLA”, “S. DOMINICVS” and “S. CATHRINA”. Paint layer with craquelure and abrasion; oxidation to the reverse of the copper support. Frame with abrasion and losses to the gilt finish. Image 17.2 × 23.2 cm, frame 22.5 × 28 cm. 2) The Virgin and Child with the kneeling Infant Saint John the Baptist holding a cross-staff, with a lamb. Paint layer with larger losses to the Virgin’s radiating halo and to her drapery to the right of the Christ Child’s head; further losses to the upper end of the Infant Saint John’s cross-staff and at the centre of the upper and lower edges. Abrasion particularly along the upper right edge; numerous circular areas of surface staining. Wooden frame with abrasion and scratches. Image approx. 19 × 13 cm, frame 23.5 × 17.5 cm.354478
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