Visitation, Flemish school, 17th century

Descriptio Oil on copper or panel. Dimensions 23 x 17 cm; framed 40 x 33 cm. Religious scene dedicated to the Visitation, in which the Virgin Mary and Saint Elizabeth embrace in the foreground, accompanied by two male figures who witness the encounter, set against a sober architectural backdrop and a mountainous landscape in the background. The composition organizes the episode with narrative clarity, reserving the center for the two women, united in an affectionate and solemn gesture, while the accompanying figures reinforce the witnessing dimension of the passage. The brightly colored draperies, especially the reds, greens, and yellows, lend brilliance and hierarchy to the scene, while the architectural setting and the distant rocky terrain expand the space without detracting from the prominence of the sacred event. The execution follows a small-format Baroque devotional tradition, intended for private contemplation, with defined drawing, clean colors, and a balanced compositional order. The work stands out for the legibility of its iconography, the affectionate tone of the embrace, and the serene nobility with which it transforms a Gospel episode into an image of contemplation and grace. 23 x 17 cm.

Estimation:1.000€

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