Madonna and Child with Goldfinch
Pseudo-Pier Francesco Fiorentino (after)
19th Century
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MADONNA AND CHILD WITH A GOLDFINCH
PSEUDO-PIER FRANCESCO FIORENTINO (AFTER)
19th CENTURY
Oil Painting on Canvas
Size: 19.0 x 30 in; 48.26 x 76.2 cm
In the present work an anonymous Italian artist depicts the Virgin Mother and infant holding a goldfinch which represents Christ’s crucifixion. The reason for its association comes from the legend that its red spot was born at the time of the crucifixion. The reason for its association comes from the legend that its red spot was born at the time of the crucifixion. The reason for its association comes from the legend that its red spot was born at the time of the crucifixion. The reason for its association comes from the legend that the goldfinch's red spot was born at the time of the crucifixion. It flew down over the head of Christ and was taking a thorn from His crown, when it was splashed with the drop of His blood.
Creator: Pseudo-Pier Francesco Fiorentino (after)
Creation Year: 19th Century
Dimensions: 19.0 x 30 in
Medium: Oil Painting on Canvas
Movement/Style: Renaissance
Period: 1800-1899
Condition: Very Good