Sale 215 Lot 177

19TH CENTURY OIL-ON-TIN PAINTING POSSIBLY DEPICTING A JESUIT SAINT 19th century oil-on-tin painting possibly depicting a Jesuit saint as the subject is shown in their traditional black cassock with a distinctive lace collar and cuffs. The choice of tin as a substrate was common in Mexican and Spanish colonial traditions, prized for its durability in domestic altars. NOTE: The piece shows significant age-related wear, including flaking and oxidation of the metal support. 14 x 10 inches
$200-300