Antique Monumental French Oil Painting San Damiano Crucifix Christ St. Francis of Assisi, Circa 1820 Paintings After the outbreak of World

After the outbreak of World War II

In the center foreground there is a barrel or possibly a buoy in the water

the door is flanked by a pair of ribbed columns with carved Corinthian capitals & carved bases

the first pieces with enamel decoration of flowers and landscapes took up the studies drawn before the war as well as those of his friend Gaston Hoffmann

the vessel is modeled as a bull by hand hammering using repousse technique

Antique Monumental French Oil Painting San Damiano Crucifix Christ St. Francis of Assisi, Circa 1820 Paintings After the outbreak of WorldA fine & monumental antique French oil painting of the San Damiano Crucifix, circa 1820. This monumental oil painting on canvas is very finely painted and is housed in a wooden crucifix shaped frame. The painting depicts Christ surrounded by angels, saints, the Virgin Mary and even the Roman soldiers who were present during the crucifixion, please see a description and biography of the San Damiano crucifix below. The painting is a representaion