Exceptional Pietà On Slate, Genoese School, 17th Century
Exceptional Pietà on slate, Genoese School, 17th century
This piece illustrates the virtuosity of the masters of the Genoese school of the Seicento through a representation of the Pietà of rare dramatic intensity. The scene depicts the Virgin Mary supporting the body of Christ in a classic Italian Baroque pyramidal composition. The iconography is enriched by the presence of angels collecting the Precious Blood in gilded chalices, a powerful Eucharistic motif typical of the religious fervor of the Counter-Reformation.
An exceptional technique Lavagna slate
The use of slate as a pictorial support is a prestigious technical signature of the Ligurian region.
Genovese School, 17th century
Dimensions:
130 cm. x 115 cm.
approximately 100 kg
Period: 17th century
Style: Louis 14th, Regency
Condition: Needs to be restored
Material: Stone
Width: 130 cm.
Height: 115 cm.
Reference (ID): 1735131
Availability: In stock
