c. 18th Century Moody Spanish Painting of Santa Rita on Wood Panel mid-century Italian ceramics or possibly snuff

or possibly snuff

in a lighting situation to accentuate the casting of shadows—so lyrical feeling to me

even varnish on it and is in perfect condition

creating a three dimensional 'trompe l'oeil effect'

I would display these in a special spot--they will completely light up the room

c. 18th Century Moody Spanish Painting of Santa Rita on Wood Panel mid-century Italian ceramics or possibly snuffI purchased this painting from a seller in Spain, who consistently has wonderful things 18th century Spanish I believe, oil on wood, framed as found. The subject is Santa Rita (born Margherita Ferri Lotti; 1381 May, 22 1457), Italian widow and Augustinian nun, known as a saint of lost and impossible causes, and marital problems, having endured and apparently has some success in converting a very abusive husband into a better person. She is often