Bidspirit auction | AN OIL ON BOARD PAINTING

AN OIL ON BOARD PAINTING OF SAINT PAUL BY GERARD SEGHERS, FLEMISH, 1591 - 1651 - Gerard Seghers (Flemish, 1591 - 1651), an oil on board painting of Saint Paul the Apostle writing in his prison cell. The figure of the saint is illuminated by a soft golden light, symbolizing divine guidance. Housed in an old ornate gilt wood frame with a hand-inscribed paper label attached to the reverse. Note: Gerard Seghers was a Flemish Baroque painter, art collector, and art dealer. After studying in Italy, he became a leading figure of the Flemish Caravaggisti, a movement that embraced the dramatic use of light and shadow (chiaroscuro) pioneered by the Italian artist Caravaggio. He later shifted his style to align with the more theatrical aesthetic of Peter Paul Rubens. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Please note that this lot is located in Europe and will be shipped to the winner from our European warehouse. Dimensions: 16 x 12 1/2 in. (40.8 x 31.8 cm.) Condition: Very good, minor signs of restoration around the corners.