Bidspirit auction | Oil painting on canvas ”The

Oil painting on canvas ”The friar and the young apprentice”, signed – 20th century – 100x70 cm - A large and evocative oil on canvas artwork, dating back to the mid-20th century. The painting depicts a genre scene set in a rustic interior: in the foreground, an elderly friar is seated, captured in an expressive hand gesture, while in the background, on a doorstep, a young apprentice sits. The scene is enriched with everyday details such as a copper pot and a rooster in motion. The painting technique is distinguished by confident and textural brushstrokes, with a skillful use of chiaroscuro that emphasizes the humble and realistic atmosphere of the rural setting. The work is signed in the lower left (M. Iloi... or similar) and is presented within an elegant coeval gilded frame with a light passe-partout. Dimensions: Canvas: 100 x 70 cm With frame: approximately 115 x 85 cm