Roman Catholic Multi Saint Reliquary Devotional Panel, Rome, Italy Circa 1850–1880 and the canvas exhibits a

and the canvas exhibits a notable tear with paint loss to the sitter’s dress (as shown)

“The Betrothal”

The hinged lid is beautifully adorned with an inset hand-painted floral miniature under glass

Painted with confident

Oil on board

Roman Catholic Multi Saint Reliquary Devotional Panel, Rome, Italy Circa 1850–1880 and the canvas exhibits aRoman Catholic Multi Saint Reliquary Devotional Panel Rome, Italy Circa 18501880 A remarkable mid 19th century Roman Catholic devotional reliquary panel centered around a Marian medallion inscribed Roma, surrounded by intricate gilt paper filigree scrollwork, pearl accents, and eight labeled saint relic compartments. Pieces like this were traditionally assembled by convent artisans in Rome and sold to pilgrims visiting the Vatican as sacred keepsakes