Painting by Mattia Traverso “The Virgin and Child”
This painting by Mattia Traverso, dating from the early 20th century, depicts the Virgin and Child in an architectural composition inspired by 18th-century religious tapestries.
The central figure, painted with great delicacy, is framed by a rich trompe-l’œil structure combining columns, gilded sculpted elements, and a purple background with lily motifs. On either side, two large sculpted angels appear to support the whole, lending a majestic depth to the scene.
The entire composition is surrounded by a tempera border adorned with garlands of flowers and ribbons.
Mattia Traverso, born in Genoa in 1885 and died in 1956, was a highly talented Italian painter renowned for his exceptional technical mastery and his taste for grandly decorated classical scenes, which allowed him to revive the splendor of past centuries with a modern elegance.
Italy
Circa 1932
Dimensions: 181 cm. x 130 cm.
