Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. Beautifully painted large retablo on tin with the traditional depiction of San Francisco de Paola or Saint Francis of Paola, the saint associated with charity. Note the word “Caridad” is painted at the top right of the composition. St. Francis, the founder of the Minim Friars, was known for the miracles he performed. The artist depicted him in the traditional fashion wearing his dark brown habit, with his head surrounded by a glowing halo suggestive of his miraculous powers. The artist clearly had impeccable skills in rendering a wonderful sense of naturalism in the Saint’s facial features and depicts San Francisco with sensitive eyes, ruddy cheeks, virtually palpable soft skin and heart-shaped lips with an emotive expression of compassion. He holds a rosary in his right hand and a shepherd’s staff cradled in his left hand and is poised to perform his next miracle. Size: 10″ W x 14″ H (25.4 cm x 35.6 cm)
Condition: Some light bending and folding to corners and edges, as well as some abrasions and scratches to painted areas, but imagery is still clear. Intact and very nice with bright pigments and great realism on face. Suspension hole to top from previous display.
Provenance: private Oglesby, Illinois, USA collection, acquired from James Caswell Historia, Santa Monica, California, USA, October 26, 1999
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