Oil on canvas with portrait of a Saint - Italy 17th century

Interesting oil on canvas dating back to the 17th century representing a figure of a Saint, depicted as a very old person, with a beard, a naked torso, covered in the lower part by a cloak. In his right hand he holds the rosary, while the left is raised, as the Saint seems seized by a mystical vision. The dark background and the light that strikes the figure from the left give a strong and intense drama to the scene. Classical iconography thus represents various saints, such as Penitent St. Jerome, St. Onuphrius and St. Paul the Hermit, therefore it is not possible for us to give a precise reference to the figure represented. The panel, although in good conditions, requires minor cleaning and maintenance.