Oil Painting On Canvas, "baby Jesus" - 18th Century

Oil painting on canvas, "Baby Jesus" - 18th century

The Savior of the World, depicted seated on a cloud, is captured in a spontaneous pose.

Baby Jesus is depicted naked and present, wrapped in a soft pink veil, leaning on the celestial globe and pointing to it with his right hand.

The painting symbolizes the triumph of Faith, a concept reinforced by the Light illuminating Baby Jesus.

The work is distinguished by the softness of the flesh, rendered with warm glazes and delicate nuances, and by the painterly quality evident in the details of the hands and the anatomical modeling.

The balanced and intimate composition recalls the late Baroque pictorial tradition of Italian art.

Condition:

The condition reflects the age of the work:

* Wear to the paint surface with minor losses

* Color losses and abrasions, mainly visible in the lower areas and along the edges

* Craquelure and signs of aging consistent with the period

* Small triangular additions to the canvas in the corners. In my opinion, the canvas was originally oval.

* The pictorial restorations can be appreciated by examining photographs taken under a Wood's lamp.

Overall, the work retains a beautiful aesthetic impact and pleasant legibility, with an authentic patina.

Dimensions: 77 x 59 cm

A painting of great decorative and collectible value, ideal for classic interiors or for lovers of authentic works steeped in history and character.