What defines 19th-century paintings created in the style of Raphael?

During the 19th century, fine artists frequently studied and replicated High Renaissance masters like Raphael to master balanced composition, soft tonal shading, and devotional figurative arrangements. These paintings rendered classical sacred iconography with structured drapery and subtle halo details.

What materials were used for 19th-century religious oil paintings?

Artists constructed these works using hand-stretched woven canvas coated in a gesso ground, applying layered oil pigments and translucent glazes to build colour depth, shadow, and visual luminosity.

How can one identify authentic 19th-century classical oil paintings?

Authentic oil paintings from this era feature natural surface craquelure, historic oxidisation on the reverse canvas substrate, and period-appropriate timber stretcher frames with hand-cut joints.

How should a classical religious canvas be styled in modern interiors?

Mount the artwork as a prominent focal point above a timber sideboard, writing desk, or mantelpiece to bring historical visual depth and classical figure study into traditional or eclectic interior spaces.

What is the recommended method for preserving an antique oil painting?

Display the canvas away from direct sunlight, damp environments, and active heat sources. Dust the surface gently using a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush without applying liquid solvents or commercial cleaners.

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Antique Painting Madonna & Child Follower of Raphael 19th Century

Name: Antique Painting Madonna & Child Follower of Raphael 19th Century
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1195579
Price: 5500 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Regent Antiques

Description

This is a beautiful Italian School oil on canvas painting after Raphael, depicting the Madonna and Child in it's original giltwood Florentine frame, Circa 1800 in date.

Paintings works are characterized by tender human emotion, soft lighting, and balanced, in pyramidal compositions. They typically feature a melancholic Mary embracing a lively Christ Child set against a softly painted dark background

The overall composition, soft colours, and serene expressions evoke the influence of artists like Raphael, known for his balanced and graceful Madonna depictions. The gold ornate frame emphasizes the importance and sacredness of the figures, further enhancing the religious context.

Provenance:

Corby Castle, Carlisle, England

Lord and Lady Ballyedmond

It is a beautiful and spiritual painting which will grace any room in your home.

Condition:

In excellent condition the painting and frame having been beautifully cleaned in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 86 cm x Width 64 cm x Depth 8 cm - Frame

Height 64 cm x Width 40 cm - Painting

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 2 feet, 1 inch x Depth 3 inches - Frame

Height 2 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 4 inches - Painting

Corby Castle

One of Cumbria’s most historically important mansion houses, grade I-listed Corby Castle sits on a plateau, rising above the picturesque River Eden to the east of Carlisle. The Manor of Corby was granted to Hubert de Vallibus by Henry II and passed to Andrew de Harcia, Earl of Carlisle before being given to Richard Salkeld in 1336. The estate remained in the hands of the Salkeld family until it was sold in 1611 to Lord William Howard, the third son of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk. The house is built around a red sandstone peel tower, or fortified tower house, built in the 13th century; William Howard added a two-storied L-shaped house to the peel tower, and the house was once again modified in the early 19th century by descendant Henry Howard. Between 1812 and 1814, Scottish architect Peter Nicholson gave the castle a new rectangular plan and the harmonious neo-classical façade in the distinctive local red sandstone that graces the building today. Corby Castle remained in the Howard family until 1994, when Lord and Lady Ballyedmond, as new owners, began an inspired revival of Corby, giving new life to one of the great Cumbrian mansions.

Florentine frames

made in Florence are a centuries-old tradition maintained by several artisan guilds. Florentine items produced from the mid-19th century onward, typically reflect a contemporary interpretation of Renaissance art and furnishings. They have an ornate appearance, and are typically gold gilded.

Our reference: A5072

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

64cm (25.20")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Madonna and Child Painting to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1195579

Dealers Internal Reference

A5072

Description

This is a beautiful Italian School oil on canvas painting after Raphael, depicting the Madonna and Child in it's original giltwood Florentine frame, Circa 1800 in date.

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Paintings works are characterized by tender human emotion, soft lighting, and balanced, in pyramidal compositions.

Regent Antiques

They typically feature a melancholic Mary embracing a lively Christ Child set against a softly painted dark background

fig 1. A 19th-century oil painting depicting the Madonna in draped garments holding the standing infant Christ Child. — fig 1. Antique Painting Madonna & Child Follower of Raphael 19th Century

The overall composition, soft colours, and serene expressions evoke the influence of artists like Raphael, known for his balanced and graceful Madonna depictions. The gold ornate frame emphasizes the importance and sacredness of the figures, further enhancing the religious context.

fig 2. A 19th-century oil painting depicting the Madonna in draped garments holding the standing infant Christ Child. — fig 2. Antique Painting Madonna & Child Follower of Raphael 19th Century

Provenance:

Corby Castle, Carlisle, England

Lord and Lady Ballyedmond

It is a beautiful and spiritual painting which will grace any room in your home.

Condition:

In excellent condition the painting and frame having been beautifully cleaned in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 3. A 19th-century oil painting depicting the Madonna in draped garments holding the standing infant Christ Child. — fig 3. Antique Painting Madonna & Child Follower of Raphael 19th Century

Dimensions in cm:

Height 86 cm x Width 64 cm x Depth 8 cm - Frame

Height 64 cm x Width 40 cm - Painting

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 2 feet, 1 inch x Depth 3 inches - Frame

Height 2 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 4 inches - Painting

fig 4. A 19th-century oil painting depicting the Madonna in draped garments holding the standing infant Christ Child. — fig 4. Antique Painting Madonna & Child Follower of Raphael 19th Century

Corby Castle

One of Cumbria’s most historically important mansion houses, grade I-listed Corby Castle sits on a plateau, rising above the picturesque River Eden to the east of Carlisle. The Manor of Corby was granted to Hubert de Vallibus by Henry II and passed to Andrew de Harcia, Earl of Carlisle before being given to Richard Salkeld in 1336. The estate remained in the hands of the Salkeld family until it was sold in 1611 to Lord William Howard, the third son of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk. The house is built around a red sandstone peel tower, or fortified tower house, built in the 13th century; William Howard added a two-storied L-shaped house to the peel tower, and the house was once again modified in the early 19th century by descendant Henry Howard. Between 1812 and 1814, Scottish architect Peter Nicholson gave the castle a new rectangular plan and the harmonious neo-classical façade in the distinctive local red sandstone that graces the building today. Corby Castle remained in the Howard family until 1994, when Lord and Lady Ballyedmond, as new owners, began an inspired revival of Corby, giving new life to one of the great Cumbrian mansions.

fig 5. A 19th-century oil painting depicting the Madonna in draped garments holding the standing infant Christ Child. — fig 5. Antique Painting Madonna & Child Follower of Raphael 19th Century

Florentine frames

made in Florence are a centuries-old tradition maintained by several artisan guilds. Florentine items produced from the mid-19th century onward, typically reflect a contemporary interpretation of Renaissance art and furnishings. They have an ornate appearance, and are typically gold gilded.

Our reference: A5072