Description and details
Fine oil-on-glass painting from the late 18th century depicting the Holy Family with angel.The scene shows the Virgin seated next to the sleeping Child, while an angel approaches with a delicate gesture. The intimate and intimate composition recalls devotional representations related to the Rest during the Flight into Egypt, which were widespread in late 18th-century production.The technique on glass gives particular luminosity to the colors and a transparent quality typical of this type of workmanship. The whole retains a strong decorative character and a pleasing expressive immediacy.Frame not coeval.Measurements:Painting: 18.5 x 23 cmFrame: 23 x 28 cmEpoch: late 18th centuryTechnique: oil on glassPreservation status: good overall condition, with signs of time consistent with the period
