c. 18th Century Moody Spanish Painting of Santa Rita on Wood Panel mid-century Italian ceramics A wide variety of techniques

A wide variety of techniques are represented here (this was very much about practice toward mastery)

I found one of these old Pennsylvania folk art turtle footstools a year or so ago in shades of red and black and have kept an eye out since--the perfect present for a child or grandchild being groomed to appreciate American folk art

or of course potato chips--transforming the face of any recipient from a frowning to a smiling one as pictured on the bag

even varnish on it and is in perfect condition

or possibly snuff

c. 18th Century Moody Spanish Painting of Santa Rita on Wood Panel mid-century Italian ceramics A wide variety of techniquesI purchased this painting from a seller in Spain, who consistently has wonderful things 18th century Spanish I believe, oil on wood, framed as found. The subject is Santa Rita (born Margherita Ferri Lotti; 1381 May, 22 1457), Italian widow and Augustinian nun, known as a saint of lost and impossible causes, and marital problems, having endured and apparently has some success in converting a very abusive husband into a better person. She is often