Madonna del Latte, Oil on Panel

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Oil on panel. The painting harks back to 17th-century painting styles. The subject—the Virgin depicted bare-breasted, caught in the act … Read more Oil on panel. The painting harks back to 17th-century painting styles. The subject—the Virgin depicted bare-breasted, caught in the act of breastfeeding her Son—has always been widespread and a subject of devotion, as it emphasizes the human dimension and the strong bond between mother and child, even as Jesus' gaze directed toward the viewer reminds us that He came to save humanity. The painting is presented in a late 19th-century frame. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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