Ancient painting "Holy City" – Oil on canvas by Monique Aubert

Rare opportunity for collectors: an original painting signed by Monique Aubert, an artist primarily recognized for her sculptures. This oil on canvas, titled on the back "Sainte Ville, " showcases the artist's intimate pictorial mastery. It depicts a rustic and warm interior scene, portraying a corner of a traditional kitchen or an old-fashioned back room. Through an open door, the viewer is invited into a second room bathed in soft light, highlighting terracotta jars on the floor. The composition skillfully plays with depth, perspectives, and chiaroscuro, reminiscent of the muted atmosphere of Flemish or Dutch genre scenes. The color palette is rich in earthy tones: deep browns, warm ochres, and subtle touches of blue-gray on the ceramics arranged on the left shelf. The painting is enhanced by an imposing period frame made of dark mahogany molded wood, accented by an elegant gilded mat that adds magnificent relief and brightness to the whole.