Parmigianino (1503 – 1540) cerchia

Madonna with Child, Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Saint John, and Saint Zechariah. Emilian Master from the late 16th century. Circle of Francesco Mazzola, known as Parmigianino (Parma 1503 – Casalmaggiore 1540) Oil on canvas Gilded frame Canvas cm. 68 x 80 Frame cm. 90 x 102 Excellent condition This magnificent Emilian canvas from the late 16th century depicts the Virgin and Child embraced by Saint John, while on the sides of the scene, portrayed in profile, Saint Catherine of Alexandria turns towards the Madonna, and Saint Zechariah, father of the little John the Baptist, observes the two Children with a stern look. The work, albeit with significant compositional and chromatic variations, echoes the famous painting by Parmigianino "The Madonna of Saint Zechariah" (dimensions cm. 75.5 x 60) datable between 1530 and 1533 and preserved in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. The extraordinary success of this masterpiece, decreed not only by its beauty but also by the surreal atmosphere of the landscape and the strongly esoteric traits of the characters, prompted the best Emilian masters to reproduce it, each with their own pictorial characteristics. In this exciting and very particular canvas, the Author maintains the unmistakable style of the great Master of Parma but distinguishes himself with a palette of extremely vivid colors, combined with an exceptional knowledge of the use of color. Also very interesting is the inclusion in the composition of Saint Catherine of Alexandria with her iconographic attribute, which takes the place of Mary Magdalene, the protagonist of the original painting by Mazzola exhibited at the Uffizi. The canvas is in excellent condition complete with an important gilded frame. All the details of the painting on the private website. Link: https://www.antichitaischia.it/it/prodotto/madonna-col-bambino--s--giovannino--s--caterina-d-alessandria-e-s--zaccaria We issue a certificate of authenticity that guarantees the period, origin, and all the characteristics of the work, drawn up by an Antiquarian affiliated with FIMA (ITALIAN FEDERATION OF ART MERCHANTS). Delivery in Italy and throughout Europe within 3 days of receiving the bank transfer. The shipment is tracked and insured and travels with careful shockproof packaging inside a custom-made wooden box.