Madonna & Child Continental School, 18th century, possibly late 17th century Light craquelure and minor surface

Light craquelure and minor surface wear consistent with age

Each volume is finely bound with gilt decorated spines

Original wood frame with detail around the subject and original glass

• Medium: Watercolor on paper

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Madonna & Child Continental School, 18th century, possibly late 17th century Light craquelure and minor surfaceMadonna & Child Continental School, 18th century, possibly late 17th century Oil on canvas, unframed Found in England A beautifully atmospheric early devotional oil painting depicting the Madonna and Child, painted with the warmth, softness, and dramatic light so loved in the Baroque tradition. The Madonna leans gently forward with an outstretched hand, her face illuminated against a rich golden passage of light, while the Christ Child rests at her