Saint Anthony of Padua – The Saint of the Lilies – Print...

“Saint Anthony of Padua – The Saint of the Lilies” is an intensely spiritual work dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, one of the most loved figures of the Christian tradition, here depicted according to his most celebrated iconography, beside the Baby Jesus and accompanied by the symbol of purity represented by the lilies. The Saint dominates the center of the composition enveloped in the traditional Franciscan habit, simple and austere, cinched at the waist with a cord. The young, gathered face is turned with sweetness toward the Baby Jesus, who sits between his arms and returns the gaze with a gesture of tender closeness. The meeting between the two becomes the emotional core of the work: an intimate and silent scene that expresses affection, trust and deep spiritual communion. In Saint Anthony’s hand appears a branch of white lilies, one of the most recognizable attributes of his iconography and a traditional symbol of purity, innocence and dedication to God. In the other hand he holds a book, a reminder of Sacred Scripture, study and his extraordinary activity as a preacher and theologian. The Baby Jesus, also surrounded by a delicate halo, rests right on the volume, reinforcing the symbolic bond between the Word, faith and the divine presence. The halos that surround Saint Anthony and the Child gently illuminate the upper part of the scene, creating a bright and spiritual visual center. Behind them opens a tranquil landscape, with vegetation, architectures and a distant bell tower, contributing to a serene and contemplative atmosphere. The nature surrounding the figures makes the scene even more harmonious, almost suspended between earthly reality and the sacred dimension. The composition communicates above all tenderness and protection. Saint Anthony is not depicted merely as a preacher and religious man, but as a figure profoundly close to the Baby, capable of expressing through gaze and posture a spirituality made of love, humility and total trust. The image thus assumes an intensely devotional character, immediately recognizable to those who harbor special veneration for the Saint. The work strikes with the extraordinary richness of the line and with a rendering reminiscent of an ancient devotional engraving. The chiaroscuro models the habit, the faces, the lilies and the landscape with great precision, while the luminosity of the halos naturally guides the gaze toward the meeting between Saint Anthony and the Baby Jesus. The overall effect is elegant, solemn and timeless. “Saint Anthony of Padua – The Saint of the Lilies” is not merely a decoration, but a true devotional image capable of evoking protection, hope, purity and consolation. It is a work conceived for those who wish to introduce in their spaces a sacred presence strongly tied to Christian tradition, to prayer and to devotion toward one of the most loved and venerated saints. In the bottom right corner there is a red wax seal, a distinctive detail that adds personality to the work and creates a refined chromatic contrast with the sober tones of the composition. This element further embellishes the piece, giving it a recognizable, intimate and refined character. - Composition: 55% PU (Polyurethane), 20% Polyester, 5% Cotton, 20% Real Leather Fibers - Materials compliant with REACH regulation, environmentally friendly and free of hazardous substances - Unframed work - Packaging and shipping: the work will be shipped rolled on a rigid cardboard support to ensure maximum protection. Shipping entrusted to an express courier with tracking. WARNING: please note that there may be variations in the perception of colors and textures of fabrics and/or materials due to the display of the device used by the buyer to view the product page. Giuri Tessuti cannot be held responsible for such variations. IMPORTANT NOTE: The product will be shipped rolled and unframed. The tapestry is made on fabric canvas, giving the customer freedom to evaluate freely the most suitable solution to display it, enhancing it according to their taste and in harmony with the style of the environment where it will be placed. occhio onniveggente, eye of providence, simbolismo esoterico, arte iniziatica, massoneria simbolismo, arte mistica, arte visionaria, arazzo esoterico, cosmic eye tapestry, esoteric symbolism, mystical art, textile art, wall tapestry, spiritual symbolism, limited edition tapestry, tapisserie ésotérique, œil omniscient, art symbolique, tapisserie murale, ésotérisme, edition limitée, esoterischer wandteppich, allsehendes auge, mystische kunst, symbolismus, tapiz esotérico, ojo omnisciente, arte simbólico, arte espiritual, tapiz mural, simbolismo místico. We collaborate with the best auction experts to ensure that our products appear at the most prestigious Catawiki auctions. 繊維ジュリー #

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