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19th Century Oil - The Pious Nun

19th Century

$595
£454.91
€521.21
CA$839.25
A$913.73
CHF 487.90
MX$11,030.16
NOK 6,133.82
SEK 5,705.16
DKK 3,893.20

About the Item

A charming depiction of a nun in prayer with a dove flying over her head as a symbol of the holy spirit. Above her head a Latin banner reads "Misericordias Dni [Domini] in Aeternum Cantabo [Eng.: I will sing the grace of the Lord forever]." Unsigned. Presented in a 19th-century brass frame. On paper. Image size: 16 x 13cm.
  • Creation Year:
    19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Light marks and slight warping to the paper.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sq1971stDibs: LU881317246062

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