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Neapolitan School of the 17th Century - Portrait of the Apostle Santiago - Dimensions: 43 × 39 cm. Oil on canvas. Portrait of the Apostle James, belonging to the Neapolitan School of the 17th century. The central figure shows the saint in an attitude of prayer, holding the pilgrim's staff and the shell of Santiago, emblematic symbols of the Way. The treatment of light and shadow highlights the texture of the garments, while the expression on the face conveys a deep devotion. The detailed finishes in the attire and the expression of the Apostle reflect the technical skill of the artist, typical of the Neapolitan Baroque tradition.