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Saint Nicholas. Oil painting. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.
Saint Nicholas. Oil painting.
- Date:
- [Italy?]
- Reference:
- 44813i
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Description
Saint Nicholas is shown holding a book in his left hand with three balls on top representing the dowries of the three poor maidens. He is making the sign of the blessing with his other hand. The work is Greek or Russian in style. The halo and edging of his robe bear crosses. His dress has a chequerboard pattern
Publication/Creation
[Italy?]
Physical description
1 painting : oil on canvas ; canvas 99.2 x 68.8 cm
Lettering
Pax vobis. Nolite timere. Ego sum Niclaus protector vester. Calag[...] dep.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 44813i
Creator/production credits
The name of the assumed painter is indistinct: it could be Calagia, Calagna, Catagna, or something similar
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