"the Virgin And Child With Saint John The Baptist," 17th-century Italian School
Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist, 17th-century Italian School
This work of private devotion, characteristic of the Italian Seicento, depicts the Virgin Mary in a pose of maternal tenderness, protecting the Infant Jesus, while the young Saint John the Baptist emerges delicately from the shadows in the background to complete the pyramidal composition
The presence of a dog in the foreground may symbolize absolute fidelity and vigilance toward the divine; it also reinforces the intimate and domestic character of this Holy Family, grounding the scene in a reality close to the believer’s own.
Italy
Oil on wood
17th century
Dimensions:
Unframed: 34.5 cm x 24.5 cm.
Framed: 42 cm x 34 cm.
Period: 17th century
Style: Louis 14th, Regency
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Oil painting on wood
Width: 34 cm.
Height: 42 cm.
Reference (ID): 1844636
Availability: In stock
