Old World Portraits
The Virgin in Prayer
Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato
A serene and luminous portrait of the Virgin Mary in quiet contemplation, rendered with masterful clarity by Sassoferrato.
The Virgin in Prayer
Unknown Artist
1722 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A serene and luminous devotional portrait of the Virgin Mary in quiet prayer.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced piece with a quiet mood in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold
About the piece
This 18th-century oil painting, created after the style of Sassoferrato, depicts the Virgin Mary in a moment of profound contemplation. The work is characterized by its soft lighting, clear palette of ultramarine blue and white, and a gentle, idealized beauty that invites quiet reflection.
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