Bidspirit auction | Saint Francis with the Child

Saint Francis with the Child Jesus, Peru, 18th Century - This oil-on-canvas painting depicts Saint Francis of Assisi with the Child Jesus in his arms, a popular iconography in 18th-century Peruvian colonial art. The treatment of color and shadows, along with the use of gold leaf in the halos, highlights the spiritual significance of the scene. The work shows the influence of the Baroque with an emphasis on emotional expression and the dramatic use of light. 72X61 cm