Oil Painting On Canvas, *madonna And Child With An Angel*, Italy, 17th Century

We are pleased to present this oil on canvas from the 17th-century Italian school. A splendid religious painting depicting the Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus and an angel. A work rich in religious symbolism. The Virgin Mary, positioned in the center, wears a robe in warm colors (yellow and red) and a blue cloak. Her head is covered by a light veil, and her gaze is tenderly directed toward the Infant Jesus. The Infant Jesus lies in his mother’s lap, with his head tilted back. He appears in a relaxed pose, almost asleep. On the left, a winged child figure (traditionally identified as an angel) reaches toward the Infant Jesus, holding an unrolled scroll in the foreground. The scroll carries profound theological and prophetic significance linked to Jesus’ destiny. The scene takes place in a dark interior. In the upper left corner, a small square window opens, through which pale clouds are glimpsed, creating a luminous contrast. A marvelous painting for its artistic quality and profound religious message. The work displays the typical characteristics of Italian sacred art from the Baroque period, with a strong contrast of light and shadow and warm colors. If you love ancient Italian sacred art, you absolutely must add this splendid painting to your collection. The work is set in a 17th-century wooden frame decorated with faux tortoiseshell motifs. The painting is in good overall condition, consistent with an antique work of art that has lived through its history. It has been re-lined. Frame dimensions (cm): Height: 76.5, Width: 60, Depth: 3. Painting dimensions (cm): Height: 64.5, Width: 49