MURILLO (Bartoi.ome Esteban)
(1618-1682)
65. — Virgin and Child in Glory
The Virgin, wearing a crimson robe, a blue mantle, and a yellow scarf round her shoulders, is enthroned on clouds. The Child, seated on her left knee, holds a rosary in his right hand. They are surrounded by a multitude of Cherubs and Angels singing and playing different instruments. Small whole-length figures. Canvas. 33 12in. by283/4in. From an English Collection.
PALMEZZANO (Marco)
( XVI th CENTURY)
66. — The Holy Family and the little St. John
The Virgin, in a red robe and a blue mantle, supports the naked Infant Christ, standing in front of her on a stone balustrade in the act of blessing the little St. John who is looking up at him admiringly. Behind the Virgin is St. Joseph in a red cap and yellow mantle, his hands placed on a stick. A green curtain hangs behind them. On the left, a distant landscape. Nearly life-size figures.
Hebrew inscription. Panel. 34 12 in.by 2614 in.
