San Antonio Con El Nino
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jose Risueno's San Antonio Con El Nino 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
The poignant sculpture San Antonio con el Niño by José Risueño (1665–1732) captures an intimate moment between Saint Anthony of Padua and the Christ Child, rendered with Baroque emotionality and delicate realism. Created in early 18th-century Spain, this polychrome wooden piece exemplifies the Escuela Granadina tradition—a fusion of Andalusian theatricality and Italian-inspired tenderness in sacred art. Its gilded drapery and lifelike flesh tones reflect Risueño’s mastery as a pupil of Alonso Cano, blending divine serenity with human warmth. The Child’s playful interaction with the saint’s robe symbolizes spiritual communion, while the downward gaze of both figures invites quiet contemplation. As one of Risueño’s few surviving works, it holds significance in Spanish Baroque sculpture for bridging Counter-Reformation piety with domestic gentleness, offering a softer counterpart to the dramatic intensity of his contemporaries like Pedro de Mena.
For interior styling, this devotional work thrives in softly lit transitional spaces—a study, meditation nook, or hallway alcove—where its spiritual narrative can resonate. Pair it with warm, matte textures like terracotta pots or linen upholstery to harmonize with its gilded accents; deep greens or ochre walls would amplify its earthy polychrome tones. Given its typical small-to-medium scale (around 60–90 cm), position it at eye level on a wooden console or within a recessed niche to echo Spanish conventual aesthetics. In modern offices, contrast its Baroque richness with minimalist furnishings for a striking balance, ensuring overhead spotlights avoid glare on carved details. A votive candle or trailing ivy nearby can enhance its organic solemnity without overwhelming its intricate craftsmanship.
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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.
