Object Description
This is a beautiful Italian School oil on canvas painting after Raphael, depicting the Madonna and Child in it’s original giltwood Florentine frame, Circa 1800 in date.
Paintings works are characterized by tender human emotion, soft lighting, and balanced, in pyramidal compositions. They typically feature a melancholic Mary embracing a lively Christ Child set against a softly painted dark background
The overall composition, soft colours, and serene expressions evoke the influence of artists like Raphael, known for his balanced and graceful Madonna depictions. The gold ornate frame emphasizes the importance and sacredness of the figures, further enhancing the religious context.
Provenance:
Corby Castle, Carlisle, England
Lord and Lady Ballyedmond
It is a beautiful and spiritual painting which will grace any room in your home.
Condition:
In excellent condition the painting and frame having been beautifully cleaned in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 86 cm x Width 64 cm x Depth 8 cm – Frame
Height 64 cm x Width 40 cm – Painting
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 2 feet, 1 inch x Depth 3 inches – Frame
Height 2 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 4 inches – Painting
Corby Castle
One of Cumbria’s most historically important mansion houses, grade I-listed Corby Castle sits on a plateau, rising above the picturesque River Eden to the east of Carlisle. The Manor of Corby was granted to Hubert de Vallibus by Henry II and passed to Andrew de Harcia, Earl of Carlisle before being given to Richard Salkeld in 1336. The estate remained in the hands of the Salkeld family until it was sold in 1611 to Lord William Howard, the third son of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk. The house is built around a red sandstone peel tower, or fortified tower house, built in the 13th century; William Howard added a two-storied L-shaped house to the peel tower, and the house was once again modified in the early 19th century by descendant Henry Howard. Between 1812 and 1814, Scottish architect Peter Nicholson gave the castle a new rectangular plan and the harmonious neo-classical façade in the distinctive local red sandstone that graces the building today. Corby Castle remained in the Howard family until 1994, when Lord and Lady Ballyedmond, as new owners, began an inspired revival of Corby, giving new life to one of the great Cumbrian mansions.
Florentine frames
made in Florence are a centuries-old tradition maintained by several artisan guilds. Florentine items produced from the mid-19th century onward, typically reflect a contemporary interpretation of Renaissance art and furnishings. They have an ornate appearance, and are typically gold gilded.
Our reference: A5072