Spanish or spanish colonial school (XVIII) - Virgen Dolorosa – «Ecce Mater Tua»

Virgin of Sorrows – Old oil on canvas with inscription "Ecce Mater Tua"\nTechnique on support: Oil on canvas.\nPiece title: Virgin of Sorrows (Mater Dolorosa).\nWorkshop: Spanish school 17th-18th century\nPeriod: 17th-18th century\nCountry of origin: Spain\nCondition: It shows craquelure, wear and paint losses, especially in the lower area. It is recommended to examine the photographs to assess its condition more precisely.\nOverall dimensions: 62x74 cm with frame/43x65 cm without frame.\n\nReligious painting from old times depicting the Virgin Mary under the title of Virgin of Sorrows, also known as Mater Dolorosa. The image shows Mary with her head slightly inclined, serene and afflicted facial expression, and hands crossed over her chest, in a composition of great spiritual recollection.\n\nThe Virgin appears dressed in a deep blue mantle and light-toned garments, standing out against a dark background framed by a painted oval that confers depth and solemnity to the scene. Beside her chest appears a sword, an iconographic attribute linked to Mary’s sorrows.\n\nAt the bottom is the red inscription "ECCE MATER TUA", a Latin expression meaning "Behold your mother", from the Gospel of John. This detail reinforces the religious meaning of the work and provides an element of interest for its iconographic study.\n\nThe painting preserves a marked devotional character and presents a Baroque-tradition aesthetic, with a predominance of dark tones, the contrast between the blue mantle and the pale flesh tones, and a composition centered on the expression of the Marian figure.\n\nIt is preserved with its wood frame in golden and dark tones, whose aged appearance aligns with the historical presence of the set. The work shows visible signs of the passage of time, with craquelure, wear and paint losses that should be taken into account when assessing its conservation.\n\nA piece of interest for collectors of old religious painting, sacral art enthusiasts, and people interested in Marian iconography. Its inscription and composition also offer an interesting line of historical-artistic research.\n\nThe photographs form part of the description and should be carefully reviewed before bidding.\n\nThe shipment of the product will be undertaken by the buyer and calculated based on dimensions, weight, and destination. Shipping costs include professional tailored packing, as well as a personalized shipment with tracking number and warranty.\n\nThe buyer will be responsible for paying import duties and applicable taxes in the destination country, where applicable. The seller is exempt from any liability regarding these charges, which are determined and charged by the destination country’s customs authorities. If an export permit is required, the corresponding costs will be borne by the buyer and will vary according to the value of the work.