Santo Tomas Apostol, San Jaime Apostol Y Santa Lucia
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Pasqual Ortoneda's Santo Tomas Apostol, San Jaime Apostol Y Santa Lucia 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
Pasqual Ortoneda's Santo Tomas Apostol, San Jaime Apostol Y Santa Lucia is a captivating religious tableau that radiates solemn devotion through its masterful interplay of light and rich iconography. Executed during Spain's vibrant 19th-century religious revivalism, the work exemplifies Ortoneda's signature fusion of academic precision with emotional intensity—note how the golden haloes cast an ethereal glow upon the meticulously rendered facial expressions of St. Thomas, St. James, and St. Lucy. Their hierarchic grouping against a draped crimson background echoes Baroque altar compositions, while the exquisite detailing of martyrs' attributes (the saw of St. Thomas, the pilgrim's staff of St. James, and St. Lucy's ocular dish) reveals Ortoneda's scholarly engagement with hagiographic symbols. This painting holds particular significance in Catalan sacred art for bridging traditional devotional imagery with emerging Romantic sensibilities—the delicate sfumato on Santa Lucia's face anticipates the Pre-Raphaelite movement's spiritual aesthetic.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece demands thoughtful placement—ideally anchoring a study lined with gilded bookshelves or enhancing the gravitas of a boardroom's feature wall. Frame selection should honor its ecclesiastical origins: consider a 3-inch carved walnut frame with acanthus motifs to complement the warm umbers and crimsons dominating the palette. Scale is crucial—the typical 48" x 36" original size requires at least 10 feet of wall clearance to appreciate the figural details. Flank with adjustable museum-grade LED lighting (2700K) to recreate chapel-style illumination. In minimalist interiors, let it serve as a singular focal point against Venetian plaster walls; for traditional décors, pair with Moorish Revival side tables holding leather-bound volumes to reinforce the work's Spanish heritage. Always position at eye-level (57"-60" from floor to center) to maintain the saints' symbolic upward gaze.
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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.
