17th Century Painting with Scene of the Capture of Saint Thomas Aquinas

Oil on canvas. 17th-century Tuscan school. Descendant of an ancient Lombard lineage from Aquino (in the province of Frosinone), Thomas (born around 1226) went to Naples to study, and in 1243, against the wishes of his relatives, entered the Dominican order of preachers. However, during his journey north, he was arrested by his brothers and held prisoner for about a year. In the scene, the young saint in the center, already dressed in the Dominican habit, is surrounded on both sides by four richly dressed figures, precisely his relatives, among whom is probably his mother, who are holding him benevolently, almost embracing him. With hand gestures and afflicted and loving glances, they are trying to convince him, almost pleading with him. The figures are also placed in a prison, as indicated by the bars at the small window on the right, to emphasize the coercive action taken. The details of the characters' clothing are rich and detailed, with vibrant colors that contrast with Thomas's habit. The movements are plastic and of Baroque taste. Having already been restored and relined, the painting is in good condition, with evident craquelure. It comes in an antique relacquered and regilded frame. Product Condition: Product in good condition, shows small signs of wear. We try to present the actual condition as completely as possible with the photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is reported in the description applies. Frame dimensions (cm): Height: 144 Width: 118 Depth: 5 Artwork dimensions (cm): Height: 116 Width: 89 ARARPI0183430