"Saint Barthélemy: Popular Gouache On Canivet-style Embossed Paper, Late 18th C."
Beautiful representation of Saint Barthélemy '' S. BARTHOLOMEUS '' holding a flaying knife, instrument of his martyrdom. He was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Christ to continue his mission and bring the Good News to all nations. Lovely gouache on embossed and perforated paper, work from the end of the 18th century. In its blackened wooden frame and light gold mesh, with its old protective glass. The background of the frame was changed.
Sight gouache: 18.5 x 26.5 cm
Frame: 23 x 31 cm