"Madonna della Seggiola" by Raphael

"Madonna della Seggiola" by Raphael Oil on canvas Early 19th century Canvas 45 x 45 cm, frame 60 x 60 cm Excellent condition The Madonna della Seggiola (Madonna of the Chair) is a famous oil painting on panel (diameter 71 cm) by Raphael, dating back to around 1513-1514 and kept in the Palatine Gallery of Palazzo Pitti in Florence. It has been in the Medici collections since the first half of the 16th century and, judging by the format of the panel, was certainly created for a private setting. The work takes its name from the chair (seggiola) on which Mary is seated with the Child in her arms. One of the characteristics of the painting is seeing both protagonists turn towards the viewer, but while Mary looks straight ahead, the Child seems to look towards a more distant point. St. John the Baptist attends the scene on the right, emerging from the dark background and making a gesture of prayer to Mary. She inclines her head towards her son, touching their heads together and creating a situation of intimate family sweetness. Behind the formal beauty there is a very complex geometric compositional scheme, designed to be perfectly inserted into a circular support. The details are extremely well cared for, making it a work of great formal refinement. Its great visual richness makes the work "undoubtedly one of the major masterpieces of Renaissance art." The exceptional notoriety and the extraordinary ability to attract the viewer have made it the most famous and reproduced devotional painting by artists throughout Europe. Our work, of remarkable beauty, is a splendid replica of Raphael's famous masterpiece, executed by a skilled artist in the early 1800s, as confirmed by the splendid original neoclassical frame. Of good size, as well as excellent workmanship, it is in excellent condition and is enhanced by the important contemporary gilded frame, which makes it a great result in the placement on the wall. We offer it at an excellent price, sure to please those who want to furnish with taste and admire within their walls a sacred subject considered a milestone of the Italian Renaissance. Tracked shipping (DHL TRACKING) and fully insured with anti-shock packaging in a custom-made wooden crate. Delivery within 3 working days from receipt of payment (DHL EXPRESS) Negotiable price and personalized payments. We will respond to the phone (348 7225327) or by e-mail to any of your requests. All photographic details of the work on: https://www.antichitaischia.it/it/prodotto/-madonna-della-seggiola--da-raffaello