OIL painting ; possibly Capuchin Saint Crispin of Viterbo 17 / 18th Century

17th / 18th Century Early Portrait. Saint or Friar / Monk,  ‘ after painting ‘ possibly Maltese , modern gilt gold effect frame . With staff , rosary and hooded cloak / habit. Frame circa 1980 , modern pine with probably simulated gold leaf [ not paint ] the frame is made of glued pine  and jointed pine and is a modern version of an earlier style frame. Pencil annotations in frame are indistinct.

Relined possibly at time of re-framing.  Canvas is stable and tight. Two areas of retouching on the white scarf . Front canvas doesnt extend to full extent of rear canvas [ the relining ] The lost areas of front early canvas have been filled with gesso /or similar to make the surface flush. This filling was probably done at time of re-lining. Unattributed . Brittle 18th century oil on canvas , relined onto a stronger canvas backing ; The white shawl is possibly a sack used to collect food for the poor.