Oil painting by Salvator Mundi on canvas from 1700 - Baby Jesus

Oil painting of Salvator Mundi on canvas from 1700. Depicted in the sky among clouds, the Child Jesus is shown nude and directly visible, covered with a soft red drapery, which with his left hand holds a blue globe, and with his right raises a crucifix. His right foot is placed on the head of an angelic dragon, which appears to have a resigned gaze. The painting represents the victory of Faith over evil, a concept reinforced by the Light illuminating the Child Jesus against the dark background. The lining of the painting dates from 1700 and is in good condition. It features a matching frame with a simple silver leafed border.

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