A very decorative painting of Saint Vincent Ferrer. He is depicted with wings and a burning flame atop his head, pointing to heaven and holding a crucifix. The bible verse reads – Timete Deum et date illi glorium, quia venit hora iudicii eius, which translates to – Fear God and give Him glory, for the hour of His judgment has come.
Damaged canvas applied to board. Without frame. Italy, 17th century.
H 970mm, W 720mm
Saint Vincent Ferrer ( 1350 – 1419 ), was a Valencian Dominican friar. He was ordained a Catholic priest in Barcelona and earned a doctorate in theology. He travelled the length and breadth of Europe preaching to and converting untold thousands, counselling kings and potentates, and embroiled in the controversies of the day. Vincent is said to have been responsible for the conversion of many Jews to Catholicism, often by questionable means. The flame atop his head refers to Vincent’s fervent preaching that the Last Judgment was nigh.
$4,200.00