Circle of Carlo Maratta, Italian 1625-1713- Madonna and Child; oil on canvas, 64.5 x 52.8 cm. Note: The overall handling of the subject here recalls similar treatment in the works of Carlo Maratta. The intimate nature of this charming oil lends itself to private devotion and indeed the figures of the Virgin and Child stand out vividly from the dark background inviting viewers to concentrate solely on the image before them. Maratta gained an international reputation for his numerous versions of the 'Madonna and Child' theme, largely derived from 16th-Century High Renaissance painting.Please refer to department for condition report