Italian Artist, Madonna and Child, 1700s, Oil on Copper, Framed

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Antique 18th-Century Copper Painting - Madonna and Child - Italian School

This refined oil painting on copper, dating back to … Read more Antique 18th-Century Copper Painting - Madonna and Child - Italian School

This refined oil painting on copper, dating back to the 18th century, depicts a classic religious subject: the Madonna and Child.
Copper, as a support, was highly prized between the 17th and 18th centuries for its smooth surface and durability, which allowed for highly refined pictorial details.

Artwork Details

Subject: The Virgin Mary is portrayed in a prayerful pose, her hands clasped, tenderly gazing at the sleeping Baby Jesus on her lap.
The Madonna's delicate, luminous face and her flowing, brightly colored robes (a blue cloak and a red dress) are typical of 18th-century religious painting.
The Child, plump and serene, is wrapped in a white cloth and rests on a green cushion.

Style: The painting, of excellent execution, is attributable to an 18th-century Italian school of painting.
The style is distinguished by the grace and softness of the figures, the use of soft lighting that creates delicate contrasts, and the attention to detail, such as the rendering of the Madonna's hair and the Child's skin.

Conservation Status: The work is in good condition for its age.
Signs of aging are visible, attesting to its authenticity and history.
The two images, front and back, offer a complete view of the piece.
On the back of the copper, the number "68" is visible, painted in red, likely an ancient inventory number, adding an element of provenance and historicity.

Frame: The painting is housed in an antique but not contemporary gilded frame, richly decorated with plant motifs, which enhances the work and completes its aesthetic.

Dimensions: 41 x 48 cm including the frame, 24 x 31 cm painting alone. See less