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365 - Virgin in Prayer, a follower of Giovanni Battista Salvi da S…
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Estimate €3,000 - €4,000
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Virgin in Prayer, a follower of Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato, Italian School, 17th century Oil on canvas. A delicate depiction of the Virgin Mary in prayer and contemplation, inspired by the celebrated devotional works of Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato. The figure gently bows her head, clasping her hands in a pious gesture, enveloped in a white veil rendered with exquisite subtlety of light. The dark background emphasises the idealised purity of her face and the spiritual serenity of the composition. The softness of the flesh tones, the refined interplay of light and shadow, and the careful rendering of the folds reflect the influence of Bolognese painting and 17th-century Italian classicism. The work conveys an intense atmosphere of silent contemplation through an elegant and refined aesthetic, conceived for intimate devotion and the exaltation of Marian spiritual beauty. Dimensions: 60 x 41 cm / 67 x 50 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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