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Italian or French school of the 18th century – Saint Cecilia in ecstasy - Dimensions: 55 × 43 cm. Oil on canvas. This work depicts Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music, captured in a moment of mystical inspiration while playing a spinet. The saint appears elegantly attired in a rich pink dress and a sky-blue mantle that gently drapes her shoulders. Her gaze lifted towards heaven and the delicacy of her features emphasize the devotional character of the composition, while a small angel in the foreground reinforces the celestial iconography of the scene. The work follows the models of 18th-century Italian and French painting, where the refinement of the drawing, the softness of the flesh tones, and the chromatic harmony serve an idealized representation of the saint. The composition conveys serenity and spirituality, combining the Rococo taste for elegance with the iconographic tradition of religious painting. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.