Pair of antique oil on canvas paintings with coeval frames from the Solimena school. Naples 18th century.
Description:
Description: Pair of antique oil on canvas paintings depicting religious scenes within coeval wooden frames.
In one, the scene depicts the Madonna Dolorosa with her face turned upwards with an intense expression of pain and contemplation, suggesting a moment of profound spiritual suffering.
The cross behind the Virgin symbolizes the crucifixion of Christ and a crown of thorns hangs on it, reinforcing the reference to the Passion.
Two angels flank Mary, one on the left dressed in red and green hues, pointing to the cross, and the other on the right dressed in a white drape, indicating Mary.
Mary holds a white cloth in her hands, a symbol of weeping and mourning.
The other painting depicts the Guardian Angel protecting and guiding a child in a dangerous situation.
The Angel, with large spread wings and a flowing robe, dominates the scene from above, while the child is placed lower down and appears to be helped or lifted as he walks on unstable ground.
Dimensions: 40x65 h20cm.
Provenance: Naples 18th century.
Document: Certificate of Authenticity.
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