It was listed by Brave Fine Art. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
The painting gained its unusual name simply due to the appearance of Mary’s thumb from beneath her deep blue veil. It’s unclear why this was originally painted in but likely to relate to religious iconography.
This particular version is painted onto a sheet of copper and it carries a serene atmosphere - gained over years of worship.
Medium: Oil on copper
Size including frame: 10” x 12½” / 25cm x 32cm
Year of creation: c. 1700
Provenance: Spain
Condition: The artwork itself is in fairly good condition given its age. The surface has accumulated some dirt over the years and could be cleaned with impressive results. However, you may prefer it in its darkened state, as we do. The frame is at least 200 years old and there are various old wormholes, which is often the case with frames of this age.
Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
Exquisite antique paintings that capture the imagination.
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17th-century, Madonna Del Dito, Religious Oil Painting
