The Holy Family, Tuscan School 17th-18th Century

The Holy Family 

Tuscan school, 17th-18th century  

Oil on panel 30 x 24 cm In frame 41 x 33 cm  

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This pleasant devotional painting, commonly referred to as “The Holy Family”, depicts the Virgin Mary, with a serene expression and a hint of shyness, tenderly holding the Child in her arms, who is resting on a cushion.  

The child exudes childlike liveliness, with his head turned away and a lively smile on his face, while Joseph, in the shadows on the right, watches protectively over the scene, which is highlighted by the dark background, emphasising the vividness of the ethereal flesh tones and the soft drapery of the garments.  

The character of the painting, as well as the quality of the brushwork and the balance of the composition, are elements that lead us to identify its stylistic origins in the refined figurative culture of Tuscany, particularly Florence, with echoes of the Renaissance.  

The softness of the flesh tones, the idealisation of the refined figures, and even the physical features of the three individual figures bring to mind the Marian works of Del Sarto, Rosso Fiorentino, Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio and, above all, Domenico Puligo.  

We are therefore faced with a painter who, although active between the 17th and 18th centuries, was strongly inspired by this erudite and refined culture and who must necessarily have studied the creations of these masters, before proposing a similar but unique version, rather than a mere copy of already famous works.   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  

The work is sold complete with a gilded wooden frame and comes with a certificate of authenticity and a descriptive iconographic card.  

We take care of and organise the transport of purchased works, both in Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. 

It is also possible to view the painting in our gallery in Riva del Garda, where we will be delighted to welcome you and show you our collection of works.  

If the work is purchased by non-Italian customers, an export permit will be required, which takes approximately 10-20 days to obtain. Our gallery will take care of the entire process. All costs associated with this operation are included.  

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