Old World Portraits
Seated Madonna with the Graduation of the García Brothers
Marcos Zapata
A magnificent 18th-century Cusco School painting depicting the Virgin Mary in glory, flanked by portrait studies of two brothers.
Madonna of the Yarnwinder
Juan de las Roelas
1650 · Medium Not Listed
A captivating Spanish Baroque portrait of a young girl holding a yarnwinder, surrounded by celestial cherubs.
$238
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This mid-17th-century work by Juan de las Roelas depicts the young Madonna with a yarnwinder, a traditional symbol of domestic virtue. The painting showcases masterful Baroque technique, from the rich gold-thread embroidery of her bodice to the soft, atmospheric rendering of the cherubs watching from the clouds, creating a sense of quiet devotion.
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