
Antique 19th century French miniature portrait painting of a young man in the robes of an altar boy or altar server, in his hands he holds a corpus christi, Jesus Christ on the cross, together with a crown and bible on table. Housed under convex glass with brass surround in an ebonized wood frame. In overall good antique condition. There are a hairlines to the painting at the 5'o'clock position near the sleeve. The frame with scratches to the wood surface. Frame measures 6 3/4" x 6 1/2". Portrait measures 4" diameter (sight).