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This votive painting on a wooden panel represents a historical and artistic testimony to popular devotion. The work depicts a dramatic maritime scene, with a sailing vessel at the mercy of a stormy sea, surmounted by divine apparitions among the clouds, a classic iconographic motif of thanksgiving for averted danger. Created using a pictorial technique on a solid wood support, the painting features a palette dominated by deep greens and blues, with gold accents that highlight the sails and celestial figures. A calligraphic inscription at the lower right, dated May 4, 1901, contextualizes the historical and personal event, adding significant documentary value to the work. The back of the panel displays the bare wooden surface and a simple rope and metal suspension system. The overall condition reflects the age and nature of the object, with an authentic patina attesting to its historical journey. The painted surface retains its legibility and intrinsic charm, preserving the original character of the artifact. Ideal for collectors of folk art or maritime memorabilia, this votive offering fits perfectly into rustic or eclectic settings. It can be displayed as a single piece of great narrative interest or as part of a gallery wall dedicated to historical and devotional objects.
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ConditionGoodColorsBlue, Brown, Gold, GreenMaterialMetal, WoodNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeSmallHeight25 cmWidth40 cmDepth3 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring, Scratches, Crack
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Private sellerMilano, ItalyOn Whoppah since November 2025 • 0 sales