Saint Anthony Italian School 18th Century
Saint Anthony of Padua in Adoration of the Child Jesus Italian School, 18th Century, oil on copper
This description refers to a religious artwork, specifically a piece from the 18th-century Italian School. It depicts Saint Anthony of Padua in a scene of adoration, with the Christ Child present. The imagery of St. Anthony holding or being with the Child Jesus is a common depiction, representing his close relationship with Christ and his role as a powerful intercessor. The artwork, often an oil painting on copper or canvas, is a testament to the enduring popularity of this devotional image within the Catholic tradition.
Saint Anthony of Padua is traditionally depicted either in adoration or holding the Christ Child. This painting proceeds from the Italian School, indicating a piece from the region of Italy. It was created with oil paintings, on copper or canvas, a common technique for religious paintings of the period.
The central figure is the Child Jesus descending from heaven, landing on Saint Anthony's arms, who lovinly places him over the Holy Scriptures. This scene symbolizes St. Anthony's deep love for Christ and his role as a powerful intercessor, particularly for lost causes.
This image is a public domain image, which means either that copyright has expired in the image or the copyright holder has waived their copyright. Franciscan Gallery charges for the access to high resolution copy of the image. Manually restoration was necessary in order to improve quality, without covering the original image.
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