Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist, Italian School, 17th Century
This work of private devotion, characteristic of the Italian Seicento, depicts the Virgin Mary in a posture of maternal tenderness, protecting the Infant Jesus, while the young Saint John the Baptist delicately emerges 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 towards the divine, and on the other hand, it reinforces the intimate and domestic character of this Holy Family, anchoring the scene in a reality close to the faithful.
Italy
Oil on wood
17th century
Dimensions:
Unframed: 34.5 cm x 24.5 cm
Framed: 42 cm x 34 cm
