Virgin and Child giving bread to the priests - Seville School, 17th Century

Descriptio This oil on canvas depicts a devotional scene where the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus are shown distributing bread to the priests, an allegory of spiritual nourishment. The composition is influenced by the work of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, a prominent artist of the Seville School in the 17th century. This painting is reminiscent of Murillo’s work created in 1679 for the refectory of the Hospital de los Venerables Sacerdotes in Seville. The warm colors and soft lighting are characteristic of the Baroque style, conveying an atmosphere of serenity and devotion. The canvas is framed in a period frame that complements the religious aesthetic of the piece. 222×166

Estimate:£4,174.63

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