Paintings

"San Grato Di Aosta with the head of the Baptist" oil on canvas from the first half of the 18th century. The work has been restored. An important legend flourished on the account of San Grato, now proven to be completely anachronistic, which goes by the name of Magna legenda Sancti Grati and is attributed to canon Jacques des Cours, who lived in the 13th century. The story of the discovery of the head of St. John the Baptist, a relic often associated with San Grato in popular iconography, dates back to this tradition. Beheaded by a whim of the beautiful Salome, the head of the Forerunner by order of King Herod Antipas was buried in a well separated from his body, for fear that he might miraculously rejoin it and John might rise again. Grato had a vision from the Lord, in which he was shown the secret location of the burial. He left Aosta in the company of his companion Giocondo, received the Pope's blessing in Rome and then embarked for the Holy Land. During the crossing, a great storm broke out, which threw terror among the sailors, but Grato, raised his arms to the sky, which instantly returned calm. When he arrived in Macheron, near the ruins of Herod's castle, an angel guided him, taking him by the hand and leading him to the well where the head of the Baptist had been for centuries. Immediately the relic rose to the surface and settled in Grato's outstretched palms. Period: First half of the 18th century Measurements: H 110.5 x W 97 x D 2 cm

"The flagellation of Christ" Oil on canvas from the 17th century. The painting represents a sacred scene full of characters. The technique of pittutr is of excellent quality. The work is in an excellent state of preservation and has been slightly restored. Period: 17th century Measures: H 74 x W 62,5 x D 2 cm

"Composition" by Umberto Mastroianni (Fontana Liri 1910 - Marino 1998), mixed technique / cardboard signed on the lower right, work number 0019. Authentication of the artist on photo. Umberto Mastroianni was born in Fontana Liri, in the province of Frosinone, on 21 September 1910. After his studies at the Academy of San Marcello in Rome, he moved with his family to Turin, continuing his training under the guidance of the master Guerrisi. His first works have a futurist imprinting; in particular he will be influenced by the works of Boccioni which Mastroianni tinges with neo-Cubism. The artist will be the founder of the Turin Prize in 1947 and, during his life, will receive important awards such as the International Grand Prize for Sculpture (Venice Biennale 1958) and the Tokyo Imperial Prize (1989). World famous artist, Umberto Mastroianni died on February 25, 1998 in his house-museum in Marino (Rome), leaving many masterpieces to posterity. Measurements: In frame H 77.5 x W 93.5 cm x D 5.5 / Canvas H 48.5 x W 65.5 cm