Saint Anthony from Padua

JOSE ESTEVE BONET (1741-1802)

Spain, 18th century.

Pencil and grey wash on laid paper with watermark J. Boronat.

The saint with the Child in his arms is placed, turned to the left, on a throne of clouds, on which the heads of some cherubs can be seen. The drawing, in pen and wash, is executed with a very precise and defined execution. It is likely that it can be related to some of the images of the saint referenced in his Book of Truth. We maintain the attribution to Esteve Bonet with certain reservations.