Devotional painting depicting the Virgin in Prayer – Oil on Canvas – 17th century
Refined devotional oil painting on canvas depicting the Virgin Mary in prayer, shown in a bust with her head bowed, hands clasped, and gaze concentrated in an intense expression of meditation.
The golden halo and the delicate rendering of the face give the work a deep sense of spirituality and contemplation.
The execution recalls the Italian Renaissance and Baroque painting tradition, with a simple but highly effective composition, characterized by soft chiaroscuro and a palette of warm and harmonious tones.
The figure emerges against a dark background that enhances the sweetness of her features and the luminosity of her complexion.
The painting is presented within a sober oval gilded wooden frame from the early 20th century, perfectly in keeping with the devotional character of the work.
Condition: the painting has been relined and retouched in some areas.
The canvas shows widespread superficial craquelure, consistent with the age of the painting, as well as slight signs of age and use. We invite you to carefully view the photographs, an integral part of the description.
Period: 17th century.
Dimensions: cm. 74 x 63 - canvas cm. 61.5 x 51.5
School: Italian, devotional.
Work of great charm and intense spirituality, ideal for collectors of sacred art, antique dealers, or to embellish a classic setting with a painting rich in history and devotion.
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