Antique Late 18th Century Oil Painting Allegorical Charity Scene Baroque Frame ^Sale

This scene depicts the allegorical figure of Charity (Latin: Caritas - love, mercy), which is traditionally portrayed as a woman nursing an infant surrounded by other children, symbolizing love, care and compassion for one's neighbor. This traces back to the Apostle Paul's epistle to the Corinthians: 'And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love'. This iconography remains one of the most beloved and recognizable subjects of the Old Masters in traditional European art since the Renaissance era, symbolizing eternal values. This antique painting representing the image of one of humanity's cardinal virtues will become the jewel of any serious collection.
DETAILS:
Artist: Unknown, unsigned, European school
Medium: Late 18th century oil painting on canvas or paper pasted on canvas
Image: 46 × 38 cm (18.1 × 15 inches)
Framed: 63 × 55.5 cm (24.8 × 21.9 inches)  
Frame: baroque style frame of a later period with age wear and losses
Condition: Overall in good condition with retouched cracks, paint losses, wear
Provenance: Private collection
Notes: Kindly refer to the high-resolution photographs, which form part of the condition report. Color and tonal values may vary when viewed in person, contingent upon viewing conditions and ambient light.
Shipping: Approx. weight 4 kg; packed approx. weight 6 kg. Secure, insured worldwide shipping.