This powerful and symbolic artwork depicts a winged lion standing watch beneath a moonlit sky, rendered with rich texture and mythic presence. Titled Guardiano della Città (Guardian of the City), the lion holds stone tablets inscribed with the Latin words “Pax Tibi Marce Evangelista Meus”, a phrase traditionally associated with protection, authority, and the Venetian lion of St. Mark.
The painting is executed in oil and sand on board, creating a deeply tactile surface that enhances the dramatic atmosphere and ancient, almost fresco-like quality of the scene. The work is signed and titled on the verso, attributed to Pietra Naldoni Thomeyc, and dated September 1976, providing strong artistic context and documentation.
Presented in a substantial, layered frame with gilt accents, this piece carries a commanding presence despite its intimate scale. Measuring approximately 22 x 19 inches, it is ideal for collectors of symbolic, religious, mythological, or European-inspired figurative art.
⭐ Key Features
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Original mixed media painting: oil and sand on board
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Title: Guardiano della Città (Guardian of the City)
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Subject: winged lion with symbolic tablets and moonlit sky
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Signed, titled, and dated September 1976 on the verso
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Attributed to Pietra Naldoni Thomeyc
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Richly textured surface with dramatic, timeless imagery
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Handsome layered frame with gilt accents
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Overall framed size approximately 22 x 19 inches
📦 Condition
Very Good – The painting surface is stable with intentional texture inherent to the medium. Frame shows light wear consistent with age and handling. Verso inscription remains legible.
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