M. Roberto (XX-XXI), da Caravaggio - Sacrificio di Isacco

Lot title:
Splendid large-format artist's copy (70 x 100 cm) of Caravaggio's "Sacrifice of Isaac" – Oil on reinforced canvas-covered panel
Lot description:
A fascinating and faithful artistic reproduction of the celebrated "Sacrifice of Isaac", an absolute masterpiece from the mature period of the Baroque master Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio.
The original painting, housed and displayed at the prestigious Uffizi Gallery in Florence, is reinterpreted here with the utmost respect for its dynamic composition and powerful handling of theatrical light, which distinguish the artist's unmistakable style.
The work was entirely painted by hand using the traditional oil painting technique. The chosen support is a reinforced canvas-covered panel, an excellent foundation that guarantees perfect structural stability over time, eliminating the risk of warping or deformation and preserving the absolute integrity of the paint layer.
Features and details of the work:
• Artist: ROBERTO Mauro
• Signature: Work signed on the front
• Technique: Oil on canvas mounted on a reinforced panel
• Dimensions: 70 x 100 cm (an impressive format with great visual impact, ideal for enhancing private collections, prestigious reception rooms or professional offices)
• Period: Contemporary
• Condition: Excellent; recently painted, with vivid colors and a perfectly intact surface.
Artistic analysis:
The canvas conveys with extraordinary skill the intense dramatic tension of the biblical episode. The scene captures the climactic moment in which Abraham, firmly restrained by the arm by the angel of the Lord, is about to sacrifice his son Isaac, whose face is contorted in a realistic scream of sheer terror. The composition stands out for its masterful use of diagonal light cutting through the darkness, revealing the anatomical details and psychological contrasts of the figures, while a rare and evocative glimpse of the hilly landscape typical of Caravaggio's work from that period can be seen in the background.
An exceptionally elegant collectible work of art, perfect for lovers of the aesthetics of chiaroscuro and raw Baroque naturalism.
Shipping and packaging:
The painting will be packed with the utmost protective care (protective film and layered rigid cardboard) to ensure completely safe transport. Fully tracked and insured shipping.
The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by me and bearing my embossed stamp.