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408 - Virgin of Silence – 17th-century Italian Master Oil on canva…
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Estimate €2,750 - €4,000
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Virgin of Silence – 17th-century Italian Master Oil on canvas. Dimensions 137 x 115 cm. The Virgin Mary is depicted seated, delicately holding a large white cloth upon which the sleeping Child rests. The diagonal positioning of the Child’s body lends dynamism to a composition dominated by serenity and balance. Mary’s gentle gestures, the tilt of her head, and the silent atmosphere create a scene of profound maternal intimacy. The presence of classical architecture and an open landscape in the background enrich the pictorial space and reinforce the idealised nature of the depiction. The modelling of the figures, the chromatic harmony, and the enveloping luminosity demonstrate a sensibility akin to the Italianate styles prevalent during the 17th century. The quality of the drawing and the elegance of the drapery underscore the influence of the great Marian prototypes of the Renaissance and Baroque traditions, making the work a refined example of contemplative religious painting. Dimensions 137 x 115 cm.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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