Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1618–1682) (after) - Saint...

- Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (after), "Saint Anthony of Padua with the Christ Child, 1668-69". Giclée print on heavyweight smooth matte paper (approx. 300gsm, refers to paper thickness/density). - Embossed stamp. - Stamp on verso. - Borderless / full-bleed. - Ready to frame. The pic in which the item appears framed is a simulated recreation for illustrative purposes only, the frame and other decorative elements shown in it are not included in the lot you are bidding on. - Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - Size: 42,5 x 65 cm. - More lots currently at auction: https://www.catawiki.com/es/u/7684787-yuke - Bartolomé Esteban Murillo’s "Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child" is a beautiful and deeply devotional image from the Spanish Baroque tradition, where tenderness, faith and painterly softness come together with remarkable emotional power. The saint appears kneeling before the Christ Child, holding lilies as a symbol of purity, while cherubs descend through a luminous cloud above. Murillo’s delicate handling of light, flesh, fabric and atmosphere creates a scene of intimacy and spiritual warmth, transforming religious painting into an image of grace, silence and contemplation. Its soft chiaroscuro, warm brown tones and mystical glow connect naturally with the Sevillian school, Catholic devotional art and the wider Baroque tradition of artists such as Zurbarán, Velázquez, Ribera, Cano, El Greco, Rubens, Van Dyck, Caravaggio and Guido Reni. This work has strong appeal for admirers of Murillo, Spanish Baroque painting, religious art, antique atmosphere, sacred imagery, vintage interiors, devotional prints and sophisticated decorative wall art. Its palette, angelic figures, lilies, dark background and tender central scene make it especially suitable for a refined living room, study, library, chapel-like space, traditional interior, luxury apartment or eclectic collector’s room. It can sit beautifully beside wood furniture, antique objects, sculpture, Murano glass, gold accents, rare ceramics, books, candles, Eames chairs, Gio Ponti references, mid-century design or limited edition decorative pieces, creating a refined dialogue between art, spirituality, history and interior design. With its serene atmosphere and timeless religious subject, "Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child" is also a meaningful gift for lovers of sacred art and museum-style imagery. For those interested in Murillo, Velázquez, Zurbarán, Caravaggio, El Greco, Rubens, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Klimt, Matisse, Picasso, Dalí, Warhol, Basquiat, Haring, Rothko, Hockney, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Jeff Koons, Kaws and Karl Lagasse, this image offers a rare combination of devotion, beauty, luxury and historical depth. Its antique elegance and spiritual presence fit perfectly with today’s trend for curated interiors, where fine art prints can live naturally beside Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Lego, Star Wars, Pokémon, champagne, whisky and other icons of style, rarity and collecting. A graceful and highly decorative Murillo image, ideal for adding warmth, tradition, serenity and timeless artistic character to any refined interior."

Estimate:$112.33

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