Nineteenth century school, after Antonio ALLEGRI,... Lot 38

Nineteenth century school, after Antonio ALLEGRI, known as Correggio The Adoration of the Child Oil on panel Collection stamp in wax on the back 54.5 x 44.5 cm (accidents, restorations) The painting is based on the canvas conserved in the Galleria delle Office in Florence (inv. 1890 n.1453), executed by Correggio in 1518-20. A kneeling young Mary contemplates the child, who is holding out her hand to her mother, in a sequence of gestures and glances characterized by a growing gentleness and chromatic finesse, typical elements of the Emilian painter's innovation.