Italian school (XIX) - Santa Lucía Mártir

*Antique Saint Lucy Martyr - Italian School 19th Century - Oil on Panel - 32x23 cm - Gilt Frame* *Saint Lucy, light and martyrdom. A devotional Italian jewel from the 19th century.* We present a charming antique oil painting depicting *Saint Lucy of Syracuse*. The saint is represented with her classic attributes: the palm of martyrdom in her hand and the golden halo of sanctity surrounding her head. Dressed in a vibrant red mantle over a light tunic, her delicately painted face and gaze lifted to heaven conveys great spirituality and serenity. It is a devotional work, with a loose and expressive brushstroke typical of Italian Ottocento painting, where the intensity of the red color and the luminosity of the face stand out. It retains that patina and texture typical of antique oil paintings on panel. The painting is presented with its *original period frame* in carved and gilded wood with rich decoration of palmettes and vegetal motifs. A frame with great presence that enhances and completes the work. An ideal piece for collectors of sacred art, 19th-century Italian painting and lovers of religious iconography. *TECHNICAL DETAILS* *Subject:* Saint Lucy Martyr with palm and halo *School:* Italian School, 19th Century, circa 1880-1890 *Technique:* Oil on panel *Measurements:* 32 x 23 cm complete including frame *Frame:* Original period frame in carved and gilded wood with gold leaf *Condition:* Good condition for its age. It retains craquelure and patina typical of its antiquity. No visible repaints. The frame shows wear consistent with its age. *PACKAGING AND SHIPPING* Packaging is our priority. The work will be shipped with *good professional packaging*, with several layers of protection, bubble wrap, corner protectors and a custom double-wall cardboard box. Insured shipping with tracking. *A small and precious 19th-century Italian Saint Lucy. Devotion, color and antiquity in a collectible format.*

Estimation:€350

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