A domestic scene filled with tenderness showing the Virgin Mary winding a skein of thread and watching the Christ Child, who leans on Saint Joseph while he plays with a little bird and a dog. The almost leading role of the saint corresponds to the increased worship of his figure during the Counterreformation. The apparently insignificant composition of this painting exalts home life, the family and work. The latter is symbolized by Saint Joseph´s carpenter´s bench and the Virgin´s sewing basket. The strong chiaroscuro lighting of this composition reflects the influence of Italian painters, especially Barocci (Urbino, 1535-1612). This work is listed in various private collections before it became a part of Queen Isabel de Farnesio´s collection in 1746. It was taken to Paris by José I, were it was part of the Napoleonic Museum between 1810 and 1817. It entered the Prado Museum in 1819.
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Your Icon printed on brushed aluminum looks amazing and lasts a lifetime. As it is light it is well-suited also for large formats and art pieces. Colors are highly saturated, even in large monochrome areas. The print is matte and glare-free. Icons look especially stunning.
- Direct printing - Image is printed straight onto the surface of the aluminum Dibond panel
- The brushed aluminum adds texture and depth to your photo
- Matte and glare-free
- The grain direction is horizontal
- Includes a hanging kit- style depends on country of fulfillment
