Antique Painting Allegory Of Charity Disciple Of Carlo Cignani '600

Oil on canvas. This work is one of several contemporary versions and replicas of a work by Carlo Cignani, testifying to the subject's success. It can be traced back to his workshop or one of his followers. The allegory of Charity was one of Carlo Cignani's favorite themes, and he painted it several times. She is always depicted as a breastfeeding woman, often surrounded by numerous children, a symbol of the unconditional love she gives to others. In this depiction, the woman is breastfeeding two older children while she covers the swaddled newborn sleeping in the crib. The scene is lively and serene, characterized by natural gestures, simple yet full of tenderness; one of the children holds two cherries, a symbol of love and sweetness. The painting shows signs of restoration and relining carried out in the late 19th century. The gilded frame, decorated with friezes, also dates back to this period.

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