Painting "madonna In Prayer" – Oil On Canvas – Italian School, 18th Century.

Painting "Madonna in Prayer" – Oil on canvas – Italian School, 18th Century.

A refined antique oil painting depicting the Virgin Mary's face in an attitude of contemplation and prayer.

The work is fully in line with the tradition of Italian devotional painting between the late 17th and early 18th centuries, echoing the influence of the Bolognese classicist masters (in the circle of Guido Reni or Sassoferrato) in its style and delicate chromatic palette.

The face is characterized by a diaphanous complexion and a gently downward gaze, lending the work an aura of profound spirituality and composure.

The contrast between the warm tones of the robe and the intense blue of the veil emphasizes the centrality of the face, framed by a soft light.

A piece of great decorative and spiritual impact, ideal for placement in refined settings or to enrich a collection of sacred art.

The original patina gives the painting an authentic historical character.

The canvas does not come with a stretcher; it must be re-stretched to stretch it. If desired, it can be simply framed with glass on the front.

Dimensions: 16.9 x 14 cm