Bolognese School Artist, Madonna and Child, Oil on Canvas, 1700s, Framed

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Oil on canvas. Bolognese school of the 17th -XVIII century.Mary and the Infant Jesus, standing in the arms of his … more Oil on canvas. Bolognese school of the 17th -XVIII century.Mary and the Infant Jesus, standing in the arms of his mother, their arms outstretched already recalling the Cross, are placed against a naturalistic background, which fades into a rosy sky in the distance, while on the right stands the shaft of a column. The faces of the two figures denote a strong resemblance in their somatic features, especially the eyes, strongly expressive in their seriousness, stand out.The pictorial modes look to the painting of Elisabetta Sirani (1638 -1665), who influenced Bolognese painting by introducing very early expressive and emotional modes in the gazes of her characters.The work, restored and retouched, is presented in an antique frame. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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