Antique oil painting on canvas, "Our Lady of Sorrows"

The painting depicts Our Lady of Sorrows (or Mater Dolorosa), a classic subject in Christian sacred art. The work is characterized by the presence of a sword piercing the Virgin’s heart—a prophetic symbol of Mary’s seven sorrows—and by the crown of thorns she holds in her hands. Subject: The Virgin is depicted wearing her traditional blue mantle, her gaze cast downward as a sign of suffering, and her hands clutching the symbols of Christ’s Passion. In terms of style and composition, the work can be attributed to the 18th-century Italian school. Technique: It is likely an oil on canvas mounted on cardboard on the reverse. The gilded frame with relief decorations dates from the late 19th century. Dimensions: frame 32 cm x 26.5 cm; canvas 24.5 cm x 18.5 cm