Massive Antique Old Master Oil Painting Battle Scene Martyrs Saints Death Bible

Description

An old Master painting showing a battle scene. Most likely a Bible verse. On the bottom you can see 3 saints with sliced throats, and another whos bowels have been removed. Circa 17th-18th century.



Reminiscent of William Blakes piece bellow





The Counsellor, King, Warrior, Mother and Child, Bodies on a Battlefield
William Blake

Hammer Price*:-not sold-
*(Does not include auction fee to buyer)
Low Estimate:$93,040(£60,000)
High Estimate:$124,060(£80,000)

Auction Lot:93
Auction House:
Christie's London, King Street
Auction Date:07/07/2015

Signature information not available
7.48" x 11.14" (19.00cm x 28.30cm)
Created: not given
Pen and black ink and grey wash, with scratched out revisions / Paper










The subjects in our painting are of course younger. This is the only piece we've found with the bodies in a line like this.

Condition

Good Overall Condition - some Crazing/Paint Loss and Canvas wear. Marking to Frame

Dimensions

60.25" x 42.5" x 2"
Sans Frame - 38.25" x 56"
(L x W x H)