Italian school (XX) - Il corteggiamento

The painting depicts a young woman positioned at the center of the scene in a modest, graceful pose. Her gaze is gently lowered toward her hands as she plucks the petals from a small flower (probably a daisy, a classic “he loves me, he loves me not” gesture). Her face expresses a shy, serene composure.

The man positioned to the viewer’s right leans toward the young woman with passion. He is shown in profile, with an intense, focused expression as he whispers words of courtship to her. His posture, with his body leaning forward and his arm resting on the balustrade, conveys a sense of ardor and boldness that contrasts with her shyness.

The painter demonstrates extraordinary care in recreating period costumes inspired by the Renaissance or late Middle Ages.

The painting will be packed with the utmost care and professionalism. It will be protected with several layers of bubble wrap and rigid corner protectors to preserve the frame.