Antique Italian painting from the 17th century. Painting oil on canvas depicting a religious subject Saint Bartholomew of excellent pictorial quality. Painting of beautiful size and proportion adorned with an antique, not coeval, CarvingOne of the most used ornamental processes in the applied arts is by removing part of the material of the object with appropriate instruments and following a predetermined design to reveal the decorative motif. [...]carved and gilded wooden frame. Painting that portrays the Saint in profile with the knife in his hands, a symbol of his martyrdom (see photo). A work of great character, with a dark background, characterized by a skilful use of light. Painting that has undergone a conservative restoration, relining, replacement of the frame and color recovery in different points (see photo). In good condition. Sight size H 60 x W 51 cm.
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