Madonna and Child with Angels, a refined oil painting on canvas attributable to the school of Northern Italy, probably from the Emilian area, datable to the second half of the 17th century. The composition depicts the Virgin in a sweet and collected attitude, bent towards the Child lying on soft drapes, according to an iconographic type widespread in 17th-century devotional painting. The Child, arranged longitudinally, is rendered with soft and luminous modeling, with light and delicately nuanced complexions, while the face of the Madonna expresses a peaceful sweetness, typical of the Emilian classicist tradition. The angels among the clouds, resolved with looser and more vibrant brushstrokes, introduce Baroque accents that recall models widespread in late 17th-century painting, also of Neapolitan origins. The balance between classical measure and chromatic vivacity gives the work a harmonious and highly pleasant reading. The painting is made on original canvas with a diagonal "herringbone" weave, a typical support of Northern Italy between the 17th and early 18th centuries, a useful element for correct chronological placement. On the back there is an ancient inscription referring to Sebastien Bourdon, to be considered as a historical attribution or collection indication, without autographic value but of documentary interest. The work is on its original canvas and is in a good state of preservation. It is inserted in a modern wooden frame, gilded with gold leaf in gesso, chosen to enhance the painting without interfering with the reading of the image. Dimensions: Painting: cm 38 × 49 Frame: cm 60 × 48.5 For further information, photos or technical details, do not hesitate to contact us. Worldwide shipping available with professional packaging.
