Madonna and Child, oil on panel, 18th century

Madonna and Child, oil on panel, 18th century Technique: Oil on panel Era: 18th century Measurements: Framed H 46 x W 38 x D 7 / Panel H 31.5 x W 23 cm. Description of the work: The painting depicts a classic sacred iconography of the "Madonna and Child," in which the Virgin Mary is depicted half-length, seated, with the infant Jesus in her arms. The composition is intimate and focused: Mary, with a gentle but melancholic gaze, looks at the viewer while the Child, embracing her affectionately, rests his face on her chest.