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Very Large First World War Era Painting of the Virgin & Christ Enthroned, with a Prayer for Peace. Dated 1916
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Very Large First World War Era Painting of the Virgin & Christ Enthroned, with a Prayer for Peace. Dated 1916

1900 - 1920
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Remarkable large church painting relating to the First World War and the Flandrian city of Bruges, dated 1916. Painted in oil on canvas and measuring 78½" wide x 64" tall. One of the city's founding fathers in medieval dress carrying a long sword and a kneeling Bishop holding the six candles associated with the adoration of the Eucharist flank the Virgin and Christ enthroned. Christ holds the olive branch symbolising peace. All four figures are shown with fine gold halos. In the background stand the distinctive roofs and towers of the city of Bruges, note the silhouette of the city's famous belfry to the right of the Bishop. The scene is framed with architectural elements and leaf and fruit garlands painted in gold. At the top of the canvas are the heraldic shields of Flanders (blue and white with a red centre) and Bruges (blue lion against a red and white stripe) and the church. The text at the bottom of the canvas reads 'Oh sweet beloved Lady, our prayer pleads for Flanders. It is in distress and mourning...bring them freedom and peace'. Signed B Chielens and dated 1916 in the lower right hand corner. Very well painted with particularly sensitive treatment of the faces of all four figures.

Presented as found on the original stretcher with a simple wooden frame applied. Two old repairs to the canvas, away from the faces, otherwise very good condition.

Width: 78.5" (199.5 cm)

Height: 64" (162.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
162.5cm (63.98")
Width
199.5cm (78.54")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this Flemish Religious Oil Painting to the Edwardian era.

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SA1225872
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38626
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Remarkable large church painting relating to the First World War and the Flandrian city of Bruges, dated 1916. Painted in oil on canvas and measuring 78½" wide x 64" tall. One of the city's founding fathers in medieval dress carrying a long sword and a kneeling Bishop holding the six candles associated with the adoration of the Eucharist flank the Virgin and Christ enthroned. Christ holds the olive branch symbolising peace. All four figures are shown with fine gold halos.
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In the background stand the distinctive roofs and towers of the city of Bruges, note the silhouette of the city's famous belfry to the right of the Bishop.
Collinge Antiques

The scene is framed with architectural elements and leaf and fruit garlands painted in gold. At the top of the canvas are the heraldic shields of Flanders (blue and white with a red centre) and Bruges (blue lion against a red and white stripe) and the church. The text at the bottom of the canvas reads 'Oh sweet beloved Lady, our prayer pleads for Flanders. It is in distress and mourning...bring them freedom and peace'. Signed B Chielens and dated 1916 in the lower right hand corner. Very well painted with particularly sensitive treatment of the faces of all four figures.

fig 1. A large First World War era religious painting depicting the Virgin Mary and Christ child enthroned, flanked by two kneeling figures within a gilded architectural surround.
fig 1. Very Large First World War Era Painting of the Virgin & Christ Enthroned, with a Prayer for Peace. Dated 1916

Presented as found on the original stretcher with a simple wooden frame applied. Two old repairs to the canvas, away from the faces, otherwise very good condition.

Width: 78.5" (199.5 cm)

Height: 64" (162.5 cm)

Height
162.5cm (63.98")
Width
199.5cm (78.54")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Flemish Religious Oil Painting to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225872
Dealers Internal Ref
38626
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Archive I A large First World War era religious painting depicting the Virgin Mary and Christ child enthroned, flanked by two kneeling figures within a gilded architectural surround.

Very Large First World War Era Painting of the Virgin & Christ Enthroned, with a Prayer for Peace. Dated 1916

Archive II A large First World War era religious painting depicting the Virgin Mary and Christ child enthroned, flanked by two kneeling figures within a gilded architectural surround. View II
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A large First World War era religious painting depicting the Virgin Mary and Christ child enthroned, flanked by two kneeling figures within a gilded architectural surround.
Very Large First World War Era Painting of the Virgin & Christ Enthroned, With a Prayer for Peace. Dated 1916
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Artworks created during this period frequently combined traditional sacred iconography with patriotic or pacifist themes, serving as devotional pieces praying for peace, protection, and regional preservation amidst wartime conflict.

Artists typically utilised oil pigments on timber panels or heavy stretched canvas, often incorporating genuine gold leaf accenting, glazes, and hand-painted gilded borders to mirror medieval altarpieces.

Authentic examples demonstrate period-correct timber or canvas construction, natural age-related craquelure, period signatures with dates, and regional vernacular inscriptions alongside traditional heraldic iconography.

Position the artwork as a focal point above a dark wood sideboard, within a home library, or against a deeply toned neutral wall to contrast its detailed gilding and rich pigments.

Keep the painting away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources, dusting gently using a dry, soft camel-hair brush while avoiding all liquid cleaners.
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