Giambattista Piazzetta - Christ And The Virgin

Workshop of GIAMBATTISTA PIAZZETTA
A pair - Christ and the Virgin
Oil on grey prepared paper
Approximately 70 x 50 cm each framed
Christ in very good condition - small tears on the edges of the virgin
Various annotations on the reverse
In a pair of late 18th - early 19th century frames known as "Queen's Mourning"

Provenance:
- An unknown collector's mark, probably from the 19th century, on the reverse of each, annotated in pen "S:p:mo:"

Made in the Venetian 18th century in Giambattista PIAZZETTA's workshop, probably after the master's works (a photo example of the same technique and close paper preparation as the pair shown) for Gianmarco PITTERI's engraved series. The numerous variations indicate that they were not made after the prints.

The very visible brushstrokes give great intensity to the figure of Christ and softness to that of the Virgin. Also noteworthy are the beautiful formats that underline the majesty of the two "portraits". In late 18th-century frames.

Shipping offered and insured in mainland France

Currently on display at my stand at the Saint-Ouen flea market. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would like to make an acquisition.