SPANISH SCHOOL, late 16th–early 17th century - Lot 138

Lot n° 138
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600 - 800 EUR
SPANISH SCHOOL, late 16th–early 17th century - Lot 138
SPANISH SCHOOL, late 16th–early 17th century Saint Lucy in a Mountainous Landscape Panel (part of wood paneling) 151 x 57 cm (Some damage; sold as is) Note: Our painting depicts Saint Lucy in front of a city set against a mountainous landscape. According to traditional iconography, the saint is recognizable by the martyr’s palm she holds, as well as by the tray on which her eyes are placed. This type of depiction allows us to date the work to the 17th century, following the development of this iconography after the Counter-Reformation. Furthermore, this setting is characteristic of the 17th century, featuring a fortified city and rugged terrain. This city likely refers to Syracuse in Sicily, where Saint Lucy lived and was martyred in the 3rd century. While the depiction remains idealized, it allows us to geographically situate the work. The elongated format, the fact that it is painted on wood (probably poplar), and the full-length depiction of the saint seem to indicate that it is either an altarpiece panel or a decorative ornament adorning a religious building, attributable to a 17th-century Italian regional school. Condition Report: Assembled wooden panels (poplar?). Repainted (visible under UV light), lifting, and loss of material. Bears the inscription “atelier” on the back.
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