c. 18th Century Moody Spanish Painting of Santa Rita on Wood Panel tramp art jewelry box which takes quite a bit

which takes quite a bit of finesse

As evident a few wreaths have been lost

12 x 7 5/8”

The wood is in terrific shape

Quite an old one for sure

c. 18th Century Moody Spanish Painting of Santa Rita on Wood Panel tramp art jewelry box which takes quite a bitI 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