1700 – 1799 Italian Oil Madonna & Child with St. John the Baptist after Raphael

Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist Italian artist, 1700 – 1799, after the earlier painting by Raphael oil on wood panel, framed in an Empire, gilt moulded frame Framed: 23 x 22 inches Panel: 15 x 14.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condition Description: This exquisite 18th-century Italian oil painting depicts a serene and beautifully detailed scene of the Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist, executed in the Italian Renaissance style after the earlier work by Raphael. The composition, set against a sweeping landscape with mountains and a calm river, emphasizes the harmonious interaction between the figures. The Virgin Mary, cloaked in a rich blue garment, tenderly watches over the Christ Child, who is seated on her lap. St. John the Baptist, as a young boy, kneels before them, holding a reed cross, symbolizing his future role as the forerunner of Christ. For more any more information please do contact us with any questions you may have. Thank you.