"Pair Of Gouache Paintings On Vellum Of Saint Joseph And Mary With Jesus, Italy 18th C."
Pair of finely painted gouaches on vellum representing Saint Joseph and Mary tenderly holding Infant Jesus Mary is surrounded by lilies, symbol of purity Jesus is asleep, the cross, symbol of his destiny, near him,Joseph sits under a tree, Jesus embraces him tenderly Period frame in carved and gilded wood. In the corners of the oval painting inserts of blu glass. Italy, 18th Century .