The Guardian Angel Oil on Canvas 17th Century

Features

Artwork title:  L'Angelo custode

Artistic school:  Italian School

Age:  17th Century / 1601 - 1700

Subject:  Allegorical/Mythological Subject

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Oil on Canvas

Description : L'Angelo custode

Oil on canvas. The painting of large dimensions depicts the guardian Angel, a reassuring and peaceful subject who is encouraging a boy to face his life. She is keeping a hand on the boy's shoulder the other hand is pointing at the sky, the future destination reachable through a stairs covered with flowers, allegory of the sweetness of celestial life. The painting by Pietro da Cortona in 1656 for Pope Alexander VII was a model of reference. Presented in revival frame. Late 17th century.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored and relined.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 172
Width: 114
Depth: 5

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 155
Width: 97