Solimena School Artist, Religious Scenes, 18th Century, Oil on Canvases, Framed, Set of 2

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A pair of antique oil-on-canvas paintings depicting religious scenes in period wooden frames. In one, the scene depicts Our Lady … Read more A pair of antique oil-on-canvas paintings depicting religious scenes in period wooden frames. In one, the scene depicts Our Lady of Sorrows, her face turned upward with an intense expression of grief 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 from it, reinforcing the reference to the Passion. Two angels flank Mary: one on the left, dressed in red and green tones, points to the cross, and the other on the right, dressed in a white drape, points to 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 outstretched wings and flowing robes, dominates the scene from above, while the child is positioned lower down and appears to be being helped or lifted as he traverses unstable ground. Dimensions: 40x65 h20cm. Provenance: Naples, 18th century. Documentation: Certificate of Authenticity. See less