This touching ancient painting depicts the Mater Dolorosa, a very widespread religious iconographic subject, which represents the Virgin Mary in a moment of profound pain and suffering.
The work is clearly inspired by the famous paintings of Carlo Dolci (1616-1686), master of seventeenth-century Florentine painting, known for his intense and devotional style, characterized by faces of great finesse and a melancholic expression.
The writing "STABAT MATER DOLOROSA" visible in the painting, which refers to a medieval Latin sequence on Mary's suffering at the foot of the cross, reinforces its thematic identification.
Features:
Subject: Mater Dolorosa (Madonna Addolorata). Technique: Oil on canvas. Period: 17th-18th century. School/Attribution: The work falls within the scope of Carlo Dolci's workshop, as evidenced by similar paintings and copies circulating in the antiques market and auction houses. State of conservation: The general condition of the painting is good in relation to age, with the typical patina of the time enhancing its antiquity and authenticity. The canvas and painting show a well-preserved integrity.
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SILVER Seller in La-Spezia, Italia
