Madonna and Child with Goldfinch Pseudo-Pier Francesco Fiorentino (1444 - after 1497) (1)

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.

Pseudo Pier Francesco Fiorentino Madonna & Child 383 x 500

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