Virgin Mary
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Giovanni Battiata Salvi, Il Sassoferrato's Virgin Mary into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Giovanni Battista Salvi, known as Il Sassoferrato, captures Virgin Mary in a moment of serene devotion in this 17th-century masterpiece. The painting exudes quiet elegance through Mary’s downcast eyes, folded hands, and luminous blue mantle—a hue traditionally symbolizing purity and heaven. Rendered with Sassoferrato’s signature hyper-smooth finish and soft chiaroscuro, the work reflects his revival of Raphael’s High Renaissance grace, countering the dramatic Baroque excesses of his time. Though less innovative than Caravaggio or Rubens, Sassoferrato’s devotional images gained papal favor and filled European churches, making this composition one of art history’s most replicated Marian icons. The closed-focus intimacy invites contemplation, distilling Counter-Reformation ideals of accessible holiness into visual form.
For interiors, this Virgin Mary harmonizes wonderfully with traditional or transitional spaces. Its circular format (original tondo diameter ~85 cm) suits wall niches or above mantels in studies, libraries, or serene bedrooms. Frame it in ornate gold leaf to enhance the sacred art gravitas, or opt for sleek dark wood for modern juxtaposition. The celestial blue and rose tones pair elegantly with neutral linen walls, terracotta accents, or lacquered sage-green cabinetry. In offices, place it where soft natural light can illuminate Mary’s glow—perhaps flanked by pair of candlestick sconces—to cultivate calm focus. Avoid overwhelming spaces; its power lies in solitary contemplation. Smaller-scale reproductions (40–60 cm) work beautifully on writing desks as spiritual counterpoints to contemporary minimalism.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
