An early 19th-century devotional oil painting on copper, depicting the serene visage of Jesus Christ. Rendered with a warm colour palette and fine detail, this portrait reflects the Romantic sensibilities of the period, emphasising compassion and humanity. Copper, valued for its smooth surface and durability, was often used by artists to achieve precision and depth in religious works.
Context
Religious art of the early 1800s frequently focused on personal devotion and emotional connection. Depictions of Christ such as this were intended not only as spiritual images but also as reflections of contemporary socio-cultural values. The use of warm tones and expressive brushwork demonstrates the influence of Romanticism, while the medium of copper underscores the artist’s desire for permanence and technical finesse.
Medium & Date
Medium: Oil on copper
Date: Early 19th century
Dimensions
Height: 37.5 cm
Width: 32.5 cm
Depth: 3.3 cm
Weight: 1,142 grams
Frame: Period gilt wooden frame
Condition Report
Age-related wear to both paint and copper surface.
Signature likely once present but now obscured.
Frame with surface wear, consistent with age.
An early 19th-century devotional oil painting on copper, depicting the serene visage of Jesus Christ. Rendered with a warm colour palette and fine detail, this portrait reflects the Romantic sensibilities of the period, emphasising compassion and humanity. Copper, valued for its smooth surface and durability, was often used by artists to achieve precision and depth in religious works.
Context
Religious art of the early 1800s frequently focused on personal devotion and emotional connection. Depictions of Christ such as this were intended not only as spiritual images but also as reflections of contemporary socio-cultural values. The use of warm tones and expressive brushwork demonstrates the influence of Romanticism, while the medium of copper underscores the artist’s desire for permanence and technical finesse.
Medium & Date
Medium: Oil on copper
Date: Early 19th century
Dimensions
Height: 37.5 cm
Width: 32.5 cm
Depth: 3.3 cm
Weight: 1,142 grams
Frame: Period gilt wooden frame
Condition Report
Age-related wear to both paint and copper surface.
Signature likely once present but now obscured.
Frame with surface wear, consistent with age.
