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Wonderful Italian painting from the 17th century. Oil work on canvas depicting a religious subject of great charm, the Holy Family with Saint Anne and Saint John. This is a reworking of Giulio Romano's painting called "the pearl" now exhibited at the Prado Museum in Madrid. Inspired by a study by Raphael and with the probable collaboration of the master, the large panel was nicknamed "the pearl" by the King of Spain Philip IV because it was considered the most prestigious work in his collections. Compared to the original, some details change, the color palette becomes less bright and the chiaroscuro language is reinterpreted according to the model of baroque naturalism. The composition insists on domestic tenderness rather than theological solemnity and depicts an affective and intimate scene. In the center we see the Virgin Mary gently embracing her mother Saint Anne. Baby Jesus, sitting among them, turns a tender gaze to the Madonna as he takes a gift from St. John of the pomegranates, a prophetic symbol of the passion. Behind them we glimpse Saint Joseph among the ruins, who is usually depicted in this type of composition in the distance. A work of notable pictorial quality, in particular the rendering of the drapery and the complexion should be highlighted. Ideal for a prestigious classic or contemporary environment, the painting is intended for a cultured client, an aware collector who appreciates the historical and iconographic value of a work derived from a museum model. Painting already restored with relining, replacement of the frame and color recovery in small spots. Overall in good state of conservation.

ID: 2102-1762348063-135392