19th-Century German School Portrait Of A Saint With White Flowers Beige A worn 19th-century oil on

A worn 19th-century oil on canvas depicting an older 17th-century bearded gentleman wearing a hat

Jean Alphonse Stival (1879-1944)

A lovely piece

The painting is signed in the lower left and held within a later frame

It’s possible that this gentleman is from that region and perhaps this was a study to prepare for a group scene

19th-Century German School Portrait Of A Saint With White Flowers Beige A worn 19th-century oil onA charming late 19th century portrait of a saint looking to the heavens and holding white flowers. It was probably created by a keen amateur for a place of worship and could be based on another work. We love his gentle expression, rouged cheeks and large doe eyes. Medium Oil on canvas Overall size 13 x 17 34cm x 45cm Year of creation c. 1880 Provenance Germany Condition Areas of paint loss. Canvas has come away at the bottom and its a little bumpy.