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May 2005 Fine Art & Antiques

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18. Icon of St. Dominic de Guzman (Spanish, 1170-1221) circa 16th Century

Pigment and gold leaf on a gessoed panel. Image of St. Francis de Guzman in a classic representation of the Dominican saint holding a lily and in black and white garments. He always carried with him the gospel according to Matthew and the epistles of Paul, which is also depicted. He was canonized July 13th, 1234 by Pope Gregory IX. Panel apprx 9-3/4" x 8". Panel is fairly flat with only a slight bend in shape.



2,000/4,000   Sold $2,012.50
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