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Spanish School; 17th Century

Auction Lot 35121844
Spanish school; XVII century.
"Saint lucas".
Oil on canvas. Relined.
Measures: 79 x 60 cm; 100 x 84.5 cm (frame).

Estimated Value : 1,500 - 2,000 €


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DESCRIPTION

Spanish school; 17th century.
"Saint Luke".
Oil on canvas. Relined.
Measurements: 79 x 60 cm; 100 x 84,5 cm (frame).
Devotional image that presents Saint Luke the Evangelist inscribed in a border. The saint is seated with his gospel open in front of the spectator, and leaning on his knees. In one of his hands he holds a pen, while the other grasps the book. His gaze is directed directly towards the viewer, thus establishing contact with him in an attitude of a certain complicity. The scene ends with the presence of the bull, of which only its head is visible. Hidden behind the figure of the saint, the animal on the left of the composition also looks towards the front. It is the presence of the bull that defines the iconography of the Evangelist, although it should be noted that it is common to see the saint dressed in a green tunic and red cloak, as can be seen in this work, with his pen and gospel. As for the aesthetic representation, it follows the parameters of the Spanish Baroque, using earthy, dark tones, on which there is a directed spotlight.
Saint Luke the Evangelist is considered by Christian tradition to be the author of the Gospel that bears his name, and also of the Acts of the Apostles. He was Paul's beloved physician, though not an apostle of Jesus, of probable Syrian origin, possibly converted to the Christian faith when the followers of Jesus, persecuted in Jerusalem and Caesarea, sought refuge outside Palestine, carrying with them the message of Christ. The first portrait of the Virgin is also attributed to him and he is considered the patron saint of painters.

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