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Huge Old Master Italian Oil Painting Portrait of Pope Clement Xiii
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Huge Old Master Italian Oil Painting Portrait of Pope Clement Xiii

18th century
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1 Huge Important old master religious Italian 18th century oil painting portrait of head Catholic Church Pope Clement XIII beside a cherub holding a bible inscribed 'Profert De Thesauro Suo Nova Et Vetera', bearing further Latin inscription bottom left.

Impressive size 119cm high and 104.5cm wide the frame is.

Subject portrait of Pope Clement XIII.

Italian old master.

Set in a magnificent ornate carved gilt frame.

Circa mid 18th century 1760.

Pope Clement XIII (Latin: Clemens XIII; 7 March 1693 – 2 February 1769), born Carlo della Torre di Rezzonico, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 6 July 1758 to his death in 1769. He was installed on 16 July 1758.

This oil painting on canvas depicting Pope Clement XIII, painted circa 1760. The painting has been carried out in an exceptional manner, painted by a hand of the greatest skill; creating very realistic impressions within the faces of the pope and cherub.

The painting depicts Pope Clement XIII next to a Cherub. The Pope is looking directly towards the audience whilst the Cherub is holding the Biblia Sacra.

The Biblia Sacra was written in Venice, Italy, in 1740 by Fransiscum Piteri in which was recognised by Popes Sixtus V and Clement VIII. The Biblia Sacra is the Latin translation of The Holy Bible.

The Pope places his hands in front of him, invoking the audience to join him and the Cherub (Gods messenger on earth) to worship and commemorate the glorification of the newly Beatified Sebastian Maggi. Sebatian Maggi, also known as Blessed Sebastian Maggi O. P. (Order of Preachers) was and Italian Roman Catholic Priest and a member of the Dominicans, he also served as a confessor.

He lived between 1414 and 1496 and was beatified by Pope Clement XIII on the 15 April 1760 at Saint Peter's Basilica, Papal States. In the painting, the Angel represents the messager of God, carrying God's instructions (Biblia Sacra) , to God's representative on Earth, Pope Clement XIII to convey the message of the beatification and worship of the Blessed Priest Sebastian Maggi.

The painting would have been commissioned, especially to commemorate the occasion, making it an important piece of Italian Ecclesiastical history. On the Sacred book that the Cherub holds has a Latin written verse from the Biblia Sacra: "Profert De Thesauro Suo Nova Et Vetera" which is from the book of Matthew, 13: 52. There is a further inscription to the bottom left of the painting, the letters pained by hand in Latin, translate to the following: The highest order issued by the grace of God from the year 1740 (referring to the date the Biblia Sacra was published) , for the Head of Priests (Pope Clement XIII) in 1760 (the year of Sebastian Maggi's beatification) , to invite all to worship the Blessed Martyr Order of Preachers, Sebastian (Sebastian Maggi O. P)

Provenance bought from a fine art auction antiques interior sale in Oxfordshire.

Highly sought after due to the collectible nature of the religious subject matter.

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home display.

Incredible conversation piece for your guests.

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Condition report.

Offered in fine used condition.

Having various foxing staining, craquelure and paint loss in places to the painting surface, paint touch ups in places it has also been relined. With some noticeable scuffs, wear, chips, losses to the frame in places commensurate with usage & old age.

International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.

Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
104.5cm (41.14")
Depth
3.3cm (1.30")
Declaration

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Italian Old Master Portrait to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA886675
Dealers Internal Reference
213
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Description
1 Huge Important old master religious Italian 18th century oil painting portrait of head Catholic Church Pope Clement XIII beside a cherub holding a bible inscribed 'Profert De Thesauro Suo Nova Et Vetera', bearing further Latin inscription bottom left.
fig 1. An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest.
fig 1. Huge Old Master Italian Oil Painting Portrait of Pope Clement Xiii

Impressive size 119cm high and 104.5cm wide the frame is.

Subject portrait of Pope Clement XIII.

Italian old master.

Set in a magnificent ornate carved gilt frame.

Circa mid 18th century 1760.

Pope Clement XIII (Latin: Clemens XIII; 7 March 1693 – 2 February 1769), born Carlo della Torre di Rezzonico, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 6 July 1758 to his death in 1769. He was installed on 16 July 1758.

This oil painting on canvas depicting Pope Clement XIII, painted circa 1760.

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The painting has been carried out in an exceptional manner, painted by a hand of the greatest skill; creating very realistic impressions within the faces of the pope and cherub.
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
fig 2. An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest.
fig 2. Huge Old Master Italian Oil Painting Portrait of Pope Clement Xiii

The painting depicts Pope Clement XIII next to a Cherub. The Pope is looking directly towards the audience whilst the Cherub is holding the Biblia Sacra.

The Biblia Sacra was written in Venice, Italy, in 1740 by Fransiscum Piteri in which was recognised by Popes Sixtus V and Clement VIII. The Biblia Sacra is the Latin translation of The Holy Bible.

fig 3. An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest.
fig 3. Huge Old Master Italian Oil Painting Portrait of Pope Clement Xiii

The Pope places his hands in front of him, invoking the audience to join him and the Cherub (Gods messenger on earth) to worship and commemorate the glorification of the newly Beatified Sebastian Maggi. Sebatian Maggi, also known as Blessed Sebastian Maggi O. P. (Order of Preachers) was and Italian Roman Catholic Priest and a member of the Dominicans, he also served as a confessor.

fig 4. An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest.
fig 4. Huge Old Master Italian Oil Painting Portrait of Pope Clement Xiii

He lived between 1414 and 1496 and was beatified by Pope Clement XIII on the 15 April 1760 at Saint Peter's Basilica, Papal States. In the painting, the Angel represents the messager of God, carrying God's instructions (Biblia Sacra) , to God's representative on Earth, Pope Clement XIII to convey the message of the beatification and worship of the Blessed Priest Sebastian Maggi.

fig 5. An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest.
fig 5. Huge Old Master Italian Oil Painting Portrait of Pope Clement Xiii

The painting would have been commissioned, especially to commemorate the occasion, making it an important piece of Italian Ecclesiastical history. On the Sacred book that the Cherub holds has a Latin written verse from the Biblia Sacra: "Profert De Thesauro Suo Nova Et Vetera" which is from the book of Matthew, 13: 52. There is a further inscription to the bottom left of the painting, the letters pained by hand in Latin, translate to the following: The highest order issued by the grace of God from the year 1740 (referring to the date the Biblia Sacra was published) , for the Head of Priests (Pope Clement XIII) in 1760 (the year of Sebastian Maggi's beatification) , to invite all to worship the Blessed Martyr Order of Preachers, Sebastian (Sebastian Maggi O. P)

fig 6. An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest.
fig 6. Huge Old Master Italian Oil Painting Portrait of Pope Clement Xiii

Provenance bought from a fine art auction antiques interior sale in Oxfordshire.

Highly sought after due to the collectible nature of the religious subject matter.

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home display.

fig 7. An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest.
fig 7. Huge Old Master Italian Oil Painting Portrait of Pope Clement Xiii

Incredible conversation piece for your guests.

We only select & sell paintings based upon quality & significance.

We understand your purchase is for your home or as an investment.

We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.

fig 8. An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest.
fig 8. Huge Old Master Italian Oil Painting Portrait of Pope Clement Xiii

Condition report.

Offered in fine used condition.

Having various foxing staining, craquelure and paint loss in places to the painting surface, paint touch ups in places it has also been relined. With some noticeable scuffs, wear, chips, losses to the frame in places commensurate with usage & old age.

fig 9. An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest.
fig 9. Huge Old Master Italian Oil Painting Portrait of Pope Clement Xiii

International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.

Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.

Checkout our exciting other available listings in our shop gallery, happy shopping

Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
104.5cm (41.14")
Depth
3.3cm (1.30")
Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Italian Old Master Portrait to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA886675
Dealers Internal Ref
213
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Archive I An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest.

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Archive II An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest. View VI
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Archive XXI An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest. View XXI
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An 18th-century Italian oil portrait depicting a clerical figure in red vestments beside a cherub with an open Biblia Sacra, presented in a carved giltwood frame with a mitre crest.
Huge Old Master Italian Oil Painting Portrait Of Pope Clement XIII
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Eighteenth-century Italian portraiture often featured formal, dignified compositions depicting religious leaders or nobility, characterised by dramatic chiaroscuro, rich textiles, and symbolic iconography.

Artists typically used oil pigments on stretched linen or canvas, housed in hand-carved wood frames finished with gold leaf or gilded gesso.

Key indicators include fine craquelure across the paint surface, hand-stitched canvas linings, period-appropriate stretcher bars, and accurate ecclesiastical vestments.

A grand portrait creates a focal point when hung above a mantelpiece or sideboard in a classic study, contrasting well with neutral walls and traditional mahogany furniture.

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