Description
Madonna del Passeggio” – A Renaissance Reverie
The Holy Family Meeting the Infant St John the Baptist (‘The Madonna del Passeggio’) Antique late 18th or early 19th Century, Italian School, after Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino 1483-1520)
This captivating antique oil painting, likely created by an artist within Raphael’s lineage in the late 18th or early 19th century, presents a heartwarming rendition of “The Madonna del Passeggio” (“Madonna of the Walk”). The scene, inspired by Raphael’s masterpiece, depicts the Virgin Mary and Child pausing during their flight to Egypt to greet the young St. John the Baptist.
The execution of this painting could be by one of Raphael’s school assistants in or someone from that lineage very much later in the late 18th or early 20th century. The painting was acquired from an old Monastery in Italy some years back by a collector and was acquired by us a few years ago by him in London. he painting, while not an original, radiates a sense of charm and innocence as the two children gaze upon each other. The landscape, though idealized, provides a serene backdrop for this tender moment. Though not imbued with the same grandeur as Raphael’s original, this artwork offers a glimpse into the artistic legacy of the Renaissance master.
The painting has resided in esteemed collections, including an old Italian monastery and a private collection in London. Despite its age, it remains in excellent condition with signs of careful restoration and relining. Minor scuffs and craquelure are present, adding to the painting’s historical character.
This piece invites viewers to step back in time and experience the enduring power of Raphael’s iconic Madonna paintings. It is a testament to the enduring appeal of Renaissance art and the skill of the artists who continued to draw inspiration from these masterpieces.
Raphael is one of the most famous Madonna painters. He painted so many that his biography as a painter can be retraced and illustrated thanks to those outstanding artistic representations of Our Lady. Raphael’s Madonna is a popular topic for Christmas stamps. Until 1991, Raphael’s Madonna was pictured on 298 stamps (or blocks of stamps) in seventy-five countries.
The painting looks like it had minor restoration and relining done some long time ago but it is in good condition. It is a museum-quality painting. a few scuff marks visible which are appropriate to its age only on close examination, Craquelure is also seen on the canvas.
Framed size 101 x 81 cm (40 x 32 inches)
Canvas 62 x 90 cm (24 x 36 inches)
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