Bidspirit auction | Virgin and Child. Spanish School.

Virgin and Child. Spanish School. 19th Century, Following Models of Rafael Sanzio - Oil on canvas. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary seated in a turned wooden armchair, lovingly holding the Child Jesus, who gazes out at the viewer. Mary, her head covered by a white veil and dressed in a red tunic and emerald-green cloak, tenderly leans her face toward the Child, whose posture and gesture convey serenity. The oval composition is delimited by a painted architectural frame, reinforcing the devotional nature of the scene. The technical execution is refined, with soft and delicate modeling, particularly evident in the faces and complexions. The subtle and enveloping use of light accentuates the volume of the figures and the maternal symbolism. The work reflects the aesthetic ideals of 19th-century sacred art, influenced by purism and academicism, consolidating a devotional image of great intimacy and spiritual contemplation. 85 x 63 cm