This refined oil painting on copper, dating back to the 18th century, depicts a classic religious subject: the Madonna and Child.
Copper, as a support, was highly appreciated between the 17th and 18th centuries for its smooth surface and its durability, which allowed for very fine pictorial details.
Subject: The Virgin Mary is portrayed in a prayer pose, with her hands clasped, tenderly observing the Baby Jesus sleeping on her lap.
The face of the Madonna, delicate and luminous, and her clothes, with fluid drapery and bright colors (a blue cloak and a red robe), are typical of eighteenth-century sacred painting.
The Child, plump and serene, is wrapped in a white cloth and rests on a green cushion.
Style: The painting, of excellent executive quality, can be traced back to an Italian pictorial school of the 18th century.
The style stands out for the grace and softness of the figures, the use of soft lighting that creates delicate contrasts and the attention to detail, such as the rendering of the Madonna's hair and the Child's skin.
State of Conservation: The work is in a good state of conservation for its time.
The signs of aging are visible, attesting to its authenticity and history.
The two images, front and back, offer a complete view of the piece.
On the back of the copper the number "68" painted in red is visible, probably an ancient inventory number, which adds an element of provenance and historicity.
Frame: The painting is inserted in an ancient but not contemporary golden frame, with a rich decoration with vegetal motifs, which enhances the work and completes its aesthetics.
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SILVER Seller in La-Spezia, Italia
