EARLY 17th CENTURY LARGE FRENCH OLD MASTER OIL ON CANVAS
“ The Baptism of Cornelius "
A ine early 17th century french old master oil on canvas depicting the baptism of the centurion Cornelius . This work shows the roman centurion Cornelius converting to the christian fiath as he is blessed by Saint Paul. The work is on canvas and the subject matter is rare. A beautiful early work which dates to around 1600.
Title: “The Baptism of Cornelius"
Medium: Oil on canvas
Provenance: Private French collection
Size: c. 16.5 x 20 inches unframed
Condition: Relined c. 1960 - some very light age crazing
