Saint Francis Of Paola - Limoges Enamel

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Object description :

"Saint Francis Of Paola - Limoges Enamel"

Painted enamel from Limoges presenting, in an oval medallion underlined with a white border, Saint Francis of Paola lying with a crucifix that he holds on him with his hands
the transcription of his last words is in a phylactery held by two angels, in 1507 in Touraine. The whole is very neat in the drawing and the calligraphy.
François de Paule has been "The consoler of the last days of Louis XI". and the founder of the Order of Minims in the 15th century.
In a very fine fruit wood frame from the Louis XIV period,
Limoges, 17th century
dimensions of the frame view: 12 x 9.5 cm

Price: 2 500 €

Period: 17th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Très bon

Material: Copper
Width: 14 cm
Height: 17 cm

Reference: 785047