The Doubt of Saint Thomas – Italian Renaissance School, 16th century – Oil on panel

The Doubt of Saint Thomas
Italian Renaissance School, late 16th century (c. 1570–1600)
Oil on panel.

The painting depicts the episode recounted in the Gospel according to Saint John (20:24–29), in which the risen Christ invites the apostle Thomas to touch the wound in his side in order to overcome his unbelief.
The composition follows the tradition of Italian Mannerism from the second half of the 16th century. The slender figures, the classical architecture structuring the space, and the refined color palette reflect the spread of Central Italian models during the late Renaissance.
Presented on its original panel, the work bears several traces of its history on the reverse: an old handwritten label in Italian, two old stamps that are now difficult to read, and an old inventory number. The panel shows very slight warping, characteristic of many antique supports from this period, as well as an old dovetail repair, attesting to the care taken in its preservation over the centuries.
With its iconic subject matter, material authenticity, and the quality of its execution, this painting is a representative example of Italian art from the late Renaissance.

Technique
Oil on panel.

Dimensions
Panel: 57 × 44.5 cm.

Condition
Good overall condition.
Original panel composed of several joined planks.Presence of an old vertical split, stabilized and restored.
Very slight warping of the support; stable. An old dovetail repair on the reverse. Some signs of wear and old restorations consistent with the work’s age.

While retaining its old protective molding, the panel is presented in a contemporary black floating frame, giving the work a museum-quality presentation.

As with any Renaissance painting, some signs of age may remain. These are inherent to the work’s age and do not affect its interpretation or presentation quality.

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