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Large canvas depicting the death of Saint Francis Xavier
19th century
Signed A L Legrand
146 cms x 114 cms
Restored, foxed on original stretcher
Minor scratches on lower left, see photos.
Restoration report available
This painting depicts the death of Jesuit missionary François Xavier (1506-1552), a close friend of Ignatius de Loyola, struck down by fever and abandoned on the island of Sancian off the coast of China, where he was on his way to preach.
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