Lot 17
Follower of Philippe de Champaigne (1602-1674)
Lot 17 Details
Follower of Philippe de Champaigne (1602-1674), French
ST. BENEDICT; ST. SCHOLASTICA
Pair of oils on copper; the first with partial title “saint” lower left, inscribed “17e Siecle” in pen and ink to partial paper label verso, the second title, inscribed “St. Benoch?” and inscribed “17e Siecle” in pen and ink verso
Each 8.5 x 6.4 in — 21.6 x 16.3 cm
Estimate $700-$900
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Provenance:
With a collection of French origin;
Collection of The Archdiocese of Toronto
Note:
The most famous pair of Saintly twins are St. Benedict and St. Scholastica. St. Benedict, was the father of Christian monasticism and St. Scholastica, occupied the same position for female contemplatives.