Old Master and Early British Paintings

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Lot 232
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Follower of Balthazar Beschey

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Balthazar Beschey
  • The vision of a male saint, possibly Saint Ignatius of Loyola
  • oil on copper

Catalogue Note

The kneeling figure is possibly Saint Ignatius of Loyola (circa 1491-1556), the founder of the Society of Jesus, or Jesuits, whose goal was to re-establish the influence of the Catholic Church. During his journey to Rome in 1537, he had a vision in which Christ ordered him to set up a religious community.