Oil on canvas: Image of Saint Praxedes.
Saint Praxedes was a 2nd century Roman Christian, revered for caring for the corpses of fallen martyrs for defending her faith.
The saint appears in this image wringing out the sponge with which she has cleaned the corpse of a martyr.
Black and gold frame.
XVII Century.
59.5 X 72 cm.
Oil on Canvas: Religious Theme
Oil on Canvas: Image of Saint Praxedes.