Flore Y San Francisco (+ Flores Y San Bartolomo; Pair)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Bartolome Perez's Flore Y San Francisco (+ Flores Y San Bartolomo; Pair) into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Bartolome Perez’s Flore y San Francisco (paired with Flores y San Bartolomé) exemplifies the opulent still-life tradition of Spanish Baroque painting, blending devotional intensity with lush botanical detail. The canvas bursts with devotional symbolism—Saint Francis kneeling in ecstatic contemplation amid cascading blooms, his humble brown robe juxtaposed against velvety red carnations, ivory lilies, and golden-throated narcissi. Painted circa 1680–90, Perez’s work reflects Madrid’s Habsburg courtly aesthetic, where floral garlands—often collaborative efforts between flower specialists (floreros) and figure painters—adorned aristocratic palaces and monasteries alike. His precise brushwork echoes Flemish influences absorbed through Jan Brueghel the Younger’s engravings, yet the dramatic chiaroscuro and earthy palette ground it firmly in Spanish mysticism. As deputy painter to King Charles II, Perez elevated still-life painting beyond decorative craft, infusing it with Counter-Reformation spirituality—a bridge between Zurbarán’s austere sacred objects and Goya’s later floral explosions.
For interiors, this pair demands a space where grandeur and contemplation converse—a high-ceilinged study with walnut wainscoting or a gallery wall in muted olive green to amplify Perez’s terracotta tones. Frame the works in 17th-century-style ebanista gilt frames with subtle weathering to honor their heritage; their ideal size (approx. 100x80 cm each) suits symmetrical placement above a console table or flanking a carved wooden crucifix. Complement their burgundy-and-ocher hues with tactile fabrics: damask curtains or a Savonnerie rug with scrolling foliate motifs. In modern offices, pair them with minimalist black steel shelves holding aged leather books—the contrast heightens their timeless vitality. Avoid competing florals; let Perez’s blossoms remain the protagonists, their petals seeming to tremble under the weight of divine presence even centuries later.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
