Saint John Miniature on paper centred on a silk embroidered with floral scrolls, surmounted by a ducal crown. The saint is shown with a snake emerging from a chalice. Late 17th century, early 18th century H. 28 cm - W. 20 cm Gilded wood frame, spindle silk with minor chips and stains Ref: "Aux fils du temps, tableaux en broderie au XVIIème, XVIIIème et XIXème siècles" by Chantal and Dominique Dekester, 2008. Several works to be compared, in the representations of saints.