911 - Large Oil on Canvas Depicting San Rafael de Córdoba Before Father Roelas, 17th-Century Cordovan School

Large Oil on Canvas Depicting San Rafael de Córdoba Before Father Roelas, 17th-Century Cordovan School Oil on canvas, unframed, dimensions: 255 x 167 cm. We are looking at a magnificent large-format depiction of San Rafael de Córdoba, which tells the story of how the Archangel San Rafael has been the city’s guardian ever since a plague epidemic ravaged Europe in the Middle Ages, drastically reducing the population. Córdoba entrusted itself completely to Saint Raphael, and, as if by a miracle, the plague swept through the city with hardly any harm to its inhabitants. Saint Raphael appeared four times to Father Roelas, revealing to him that he would save the city. At first, the priest thought these were hallucinations. But in the early morning of May 7, 1578, there was a fifth apparition in which Saint Raphael told the priest that he was the angel Raphael, whom God had appointed as guardian of the city. Shortly after this apparition, there were no further deaths from the plague epidemic in Córdoba. Origin: an important private collection in Murcia. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.