Child Saint John With Lamb, 17th Century Oil Painting On Canvas

Child Saint John is sitting in a wooded landscape, in a contemplative attitude with a sweet and thoughtful gaze turned towards the lamb; the delicate light and the soft brush strokes give it a sweet and intimate appearance. The child's body is modeled with delicate chiaroscuro shades, which give softness to the flesh. There is no drama in the chiaroscuro, but rather a soft and serene light that softens the contours. The lamb is rendered with quick but precise touches of white and gray.
A valuable period wooden frame enriches the beautiful canvas.
The painting has a clearly baroque-Emilian style, attributable to the Bolognese school of the late 17th century, and is likely to be the work of an artist close to Marcantonio Franceschini. The balanced and intimate composition was probably intended for private devotion or for a refined collector.
cm. 62x73.5 without frame
cm. 76x87 with frame