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52 - Saint in Ecstasy, French School, 17th century, oil on canvas…
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Estimate €5,000 - €10,000
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Saint in Ecstasy, French School, 17th century, oil on canvas, 67 x 50 cm The painting depicts a young saint captured in a moment of intense spiritual devotion, his gaze turned upwards and his hands outstretched in a gesture of devout surrender. The absence of specific attributes makes it impossible to establish his identity with certainty, although the type of beardless young man, with long hair and draped in red fabric, might evoke figures such as St John the Evangelist, who was frequently depicted in the 17th century with a youthful appearance.The work is part of the French figurative tradition of the first half of the 17th century, showing significant affinities with the circle of Simon Vouet and Charles Mellin, both of whom were deeply influenced by their experiences in Rome. The soft modelling of the face, the luminous complexion emerging from the dark background and the elegant gestures point to a style in which Caravaggesque influences blend with a growing pursuit of formal idealisation.The rendering of the face is particularly refined, built up through delicate chiaroscuro strokes, whilst the intensity of the gaze lends the figure a strongly contemplative quality. Framed
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About the sale Paintings and Drawings from the 15th to the 19th century
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 3:00 PM
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