Workshop of Bartolomeo Schedoni (Modena 1579 - Parma 1615)
Emilia, 17th century
Oil on canvas
Canvas 69 x 55 cm, frame 80 x 65 cm
Excellent condition
Professionally cleaned and relined.
This beautiful Emilian canvas from the 17th century is undoubtedly one of the most interesting compositions among depictions of Maternity and captures the moment when the Virgin tenderly lifts the veil to show her Child.
The Virgin revealing Her Divine Creature creates emotion in the viewer who, thanks to that gesture, can admire the child as a concession made by the Mother.
The painting reveals an excellent composition with a remarkable plastic rendering and a perfect stylistic and chromatic combination between the two figures.
The dark background enhances the beauty of the complexions. The Virgin's posture, with her gaze lowered towards the Son, seems to capture the beautiful movement of her entire naked body.
The stretched arm of the Child towards the Mother's face unites the two figures.
The work presents the characteristics of the most beautiful Emilian production of the 17th century and can be attributed to the famous workshop of Bartolomeo Schedoni, who distinguished himself for the creation of several variations depicting this theme. His refined stylistic technique can be seen both in the face of the Virgin and in the face of the Child.
The excellent condition of the canvas allows us to grasp the remarkable pictorial qualities of the Author.
