High Religious Painting - Artist Jean Jacques Bestieu - Painter Montpellier XVIII Th

Magnificent religious painting representing Saint Madeleine in penance. 

a work of great spiritual and emotional intensity. The crowned saint holds a crucifix in her right hand, a symbol of her devotion, while her left hand rests on a skull, a poignant reminder of the vanity and transience of earthly life. Beside her, a closed vase evokes the tradition of the perfumes she offered, and two books stacked on the table reinforce the allusion to meditation and wisdom.

 Dressed in a white shirt of great finesse, covered with a deep blue tunic and a dazzling red cape, Saint Madeleine sports long loose hair, emphasizing both her repentance and her timeless beauty.

The whole is framed in a sumptuous sculpted frame, decorated with imposing gilded moldings with gold leaf, bringing a touch of majesty to this composition.

This work is attributed to Jean-Jacques BESTIEU (1710-1773), painter from Montpellier, known for his highly sensitive religious compositions.
A student of the Royal Academy of Painting, BESTIEU distinguished himself by his talent for capturing emotion and piety in his characters, while adopting a rich and nuanced palette.
His works, influenced by French classicism, are characterized by finesse in the treatment of drapery and particular attention to symbolic details.
This painting testifies to his exceptional know-how, where we find all the mastery and elegance specific to his style.

Jean-jacques BESTIEU remains an essential figure in 18th century religious painting in the south of France.

dimensions: 
                    Height Frame 162 cm and Canvas 102 cm
                    Frame Width 150 cm and Canvas 89 cm

The painting is in *excellent condition*, with preserved colors and a frame of rare decorative richness.

An ideal work for art lovers or collectors looking for unique pieces full of history and symbolism.



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