"madonna And Child," By Anton Maria Piola (genoa, 1654–1715), Circle
Artist: Anton Maria Piola (gênes, 1654 - 1715) Cercle - Expertise Du Dr. Arabella Cifani
Anton Maria Piola (Genoa, 1654 – 1715) circle
Madonna and Child
Genoese school of the second half of the 17th century
Oil on canvas (93 x 74 cm. - In an antique frame, 110 x 92 cm.)
(Work accompanied by an expert report by Dr. Arabella Cifani)
Complete details of this work can be viewed directly at the following - LINK -
In this delightful work, depicting a classic Nativity scene, the Virgin Mary is depicted in adoration as she gently holds the sheet on which the Child lies, with a gesture of protection and pride that fosters an atmosphere of intimate contemplation, complemented by the presence of three cherubs in the upper portion.
A stylistic analysis of the canvas readily attributes its creation to a painter of the Genoese school active during the 17th century, specifically in the context of devotional works from the workshop of Domenico Piola (Genoa, 1627–1703), a leading figure in Genoese Baroque culture.
Piola headed the city’s most important painting workshop of the time, known as “Casa Piola,” where his sons Paolo Gerolamo and Anton Maria also worked.
While his output specialized in highly decorative, secular, and allegorical paintings intended to adorn Genoese patrician palaces, he also devoted himself to a refined series of religious works.
In particular, the style of this beautiful painting is similar to that of his son Anton Maria Piola (Genoa, 1654–1715), who favored intimate devotional compositions and carried on a family painting tradition clearly recognizable in the style of the faces with their gentle expressions, in the rendering of the full, opaque drapery, in the tendency to flatten volumes and space, in the color palette that emphasizes the prevalence of cool tones with a dominant gray-blue hue, and in the way the peak of light coincides with the spatial center of the scene—which in this case is the Infant Jesus—who radiates light through his snow-white garments and the gray-blue shades of the Virgin’s robe.
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The work is complemented by a charming antique wooden frame and is sold with a certificate of authenticity and warranty.
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You can also view the painting at our gallery in Riva del Garda; we would be delighted to welcome you and show you our collection of artworks.
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Madonna and Child
Genoese school of the second half of the 17th century
Oil on canvas (93 x 74 cm. - In an antique frame, 110 x 92 cm.)
(Work accompanied by an expert report by Dr. Arabella Cifani)
Complete details of this work can be viewed directly at the following - LINK -
In this delightful work, depicting a classic Nativity scene, the Virgin Mary is depicted in adoration as she gently holds the sheet on which the Child lies, with a gesture of protection and pride that fosters an atmosphere of intimate contemplation, complemented by the presence of three cherubs in the upper portion.
A stylistic analysis of the canvas readily attributes its creation to a painter of the Genoese school active during the 17th century, specifically in the context of devotional works from the workshop of Domenico Piola (Genoa, 1627–1703), a leading figure in Genoese Baroque culture.
Piola headed the city’s most important painting workshop of the time, known as “Casa Piola,” where his sons Paolo Gerolamo and Anton Maria also worked.
While his output specialized in highly decorative, secular, and allegorical paintings intended to adorn Genoese patrician palaces, he also devoted himself to a refined series of religious works.
In particular, the style of this beautiful painting is similar to that of his son Anton Maria Piola (Genoa, 1654–1715), who favored intimate devotional compositions and carried on a family painting tradition clearly recognizable in the style of the faces with their gentle expressions, in the rendering of the full, opaque drapery, in the tendency to flatten volumes and space, in the color palette that emphasizes the prevalence of cool tones with a dominant gray-blue hue, and in the way the peak of light coincides with the spatial center of the scene—which in this case is the Infant Jesus—who radiates light through his snow-white garments and the gray-blue shades of the Virgin’s robe.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The work is complemented by a charming antique wooden frame and is sold with a certificate of authenticity and warranty.
We handle and arrange shipping for purchased works, both within Italy and internationally, using professional, insured carriers.
You can also view the painting at our gallery in Riva del Garda; we would be delighted to welcome you and show you our collection of artworks.
Please feel free to contact us, with no obligation, for any additional information.
Follow us on:
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6 500 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Louis 14th, Regency
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Oil painting
Width: encadré 92 cm.
Height: encadré 110 cm.
Reference (ID): 1832952
Availability: In stock
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