Bidspirit auction | Attribution by Mattia Preti ”Salvator

Attribution by Mattia Preti ”Salvator Mundi” Italian painting from the 17th century depicting the figure of the baby Jesus as Salvator Mundi (Savior of the World), surrounded by angels. In a cloudy sky, sitting on a throne of clouds, he holds a celestial globe in his right hand and a crucifix in his left. The painting represents the victory of faith over evil, a theme underlined by the Light that illuminates the Child Jesus in contrast to the darkness of the clouds. 67cm x 49cm oil on canvas, very good condition. - Attribution by Mattia Preti ”Salvator Mundi” Italian painting from the 17th century depicting the figure of the baby Jesus as Salvator Mundi (Savior of the World), surrounded by angels. In a cloudy sky, sitting on a throne of clouds, he holds a celestial globe in his right hand and a crucifix in his left. The painting represents the victory of faith over evil, a theme underlined by the Light that illuminates the Child Jesus in contrast to the darkness of the clouds. 67cm x 49cm oil on canvas, very good condition.