Pair Of Gouaches From The End Of The 17th Century.

One of the two gouaches represents Saint Mary Magdalene in a mountainous landscape, she is accompanied by two angels floating on a cloud, they transported her to Paradise seven times a day to make her hear the heavenly choirs, a vase containing the ointment used to anoint the feet of Christ is placed in front of the Saint, a skull in front of which she meditates symbolizes the ephemeral aspect of our passage on earth in the image of the "memento mori" which means "remember that you are going to die", a book and a whip complete this representation. The other represents Saint Gérôme praying to Christ (in the desert), he is dressed in a red robe, the color of the cardinals, he is represented translating the Bible and praying in front of a crucifix, behind him is a Lion, an animal from which he removed a thorn from the paw, since this adventure, it has become his most faithful friend and accompanies him on all occasions. In good general condition, these two gouaches are framed by old gilded rods. Gouaches on panel, late 17th century. Frame dimensions 19 cm x 25 cm. View dimensions 16 cm x 22.5 cm.