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Saint John the Baptist Old Master Oil - 18th Century Emilian School
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Saint John the Baptist Old Master Oil - 18th Century Emilian School

18th century
Description

A fascinating and particularly evocative image depicting St John the Baptist as a youth with the cross in his hand. He gestures with the other in contemplation.

This subtly coloured work is emotionally charged thanks to the excellent use of chiaroscuro which creates an atmosphere characterised by a spiritual light full of pathos.

The artist has succeeded in depicting the Saint which with rapid and economic brushstrokes, with such extraordinary effectiveness that he breathes life into the sitter.

Fine state of conservation ready to hang in a substial and high quality wooden frame with gilt slip.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated this Old Master Oil Painting to the 18th Century.

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Description
A fascinating and particularly evocative image depicting St John the Baptist as a youth with the cross in his hand. He gestures with the other in contemplation.
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This subtly coloured work is emotionally charged thanks to the excellent use of chiaroscuro which creates an atmosphere characterised by a spiritual light full of pathos.
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fig 1. An 18th-century oil painting depicting Saint John the Baptist holding a reed cross, framed in an ebonised and gilt wood moulding.
fig 1. Saint John the Baptist Old Master Oil - 18th Century Emilian School

The artist has succeeded in depicting the Saint which with rapid and economic brushstrokes, with such extraordinary effectiveness that he breathes life into the sitter.

Fine state of conservation ready to hang in a substial and high quality wooden frame with gilt slip.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Old Master Oil Painting to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230630
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Archive I An 18th-century oil painting depicting Saint John the Baptist holding a reed cross, framed in an ebonised and gilt wood moulding.

Saint John the Baptist Old Master Oil - 18th Century Emilian School

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An 18th-century oil painting depicting Saint John the Baptist holding a reed cross, framed in an ebonised and gilt wood moulding.
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST OLD MASTER OIL - 18TH CENTURY EMILIAN SCHOOL
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An 18th-century oil painting depicting Saint John the Baptist holding a reed cross, framed in an ebonised and gilt wood moulding.
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The Emilian School of painting, centered around Bologna and Modena, is distinguished by its refined composition, harmonious use of colour, and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting techniques heavily influenced by Baroque traditions.

Artisans during this period used ground natural mineral pigments mixed with linseed or walnut oil, applied directly onto hand-stretched linen canvas or wood panels.

Authentic paintings from this era typically exhibit natural age-related craquelure, period-correct stretcher bars or panel construction, and oxidisation marks or historic lining on the reverse.

A classic oil painting serves as an impactful focal point above a mantelpiece or sideboard, providing historic contrast within contemporary minimalist or dark academia interior schemes.

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