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This oil on canvas, classified as an object of historical monuments since 1975, is
signed by Nicolas Mignard (1606-1668), «Painter of the King» Louis XIV. Saint Eloi, advisor to King Dagobert is considered as the «patron» of goldsmiths, blacksmiths’ corporations and wheelwrights. The painting made in 1645 represents Saint Eloi, of life size high, kneeling, questioning the sky. In response, the clouds open, revealing two little angels. The left hand of Eloi, in ecstasy, returns to his...
signed by Nicolas Mignard (1606-1668), «Painter of the King» Louis XIV. Saint Eloi, advisor to King Dagobert is considered as the «patron» of goldsmiths, blacksmiths’ corporations and wheelwrights. The painting made in 1645 represents Saint Eloi, of life size high, kneeling, questioning the sky. In response, the clouds open, revealing two little angels. The left hand of Eloi, in ecstasy, returns to his...
