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ITALIAN OLD MASTER RELIGIOUS PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING GIOVANNI BATTISTA SALVI (IL SASSOFERRATO) (1609-1685) (Follower) MADONNA AT PRAYER PORTRAIT This rather special Italian Old Master religious portrait oil painting is attributed to a follower of Giovanni Battista Salvi, or Sassoferrato as he is better known. Painted circa 1790 it is a head and shoulder portrait of the Madonna at prayer, hands together eyes cast down. She is dressed in a vibrant blue cloak and pink dress, her head and neck cover in a cream shawl. The image stand out beautifully against a dark background, giving it an ethereal look. The detail of her facial features are just lovely. The painting is housed in a fine Empire frame which really finishes the painting off perfectly. This is a really beautiful 18th century Italian Old Master religious portrait oil painting and in good condition for its age. Provenance. Glasgow estate. Condition. Oil on canvas, 24 inches by 18 inches unframed and in good condition. Frame. Housed in a gilt Empire frame, 32 inches by 26 inches and in good condition. BIOGRAPHY Giovanni Battista Salvi (1609-1685), also known as Sassoferrato, was an Italian Baroque painter, known for his archaizing commitment to Raphael's style. ABOUT RICHARD TAYLOR FINE ART Plenty of quality paintings on Richard Taylor Fine Art - Ebay. Gallery condition paintings available to purchase via Ebay. Have a look at my other items and my excellent feedback. We ship worldwide at cost from the UK and will combine post. Ask if unsure or if you require more photos or information.