"French School 17th Century - Virgin And Child With Apple "
This 17th century oil on copper depicts a Virgin and Child in an intimate and gentle scene. The choice of copper as a medium allows for a brighter rendering, particularly in the draperies and skin tones. The Virgin embodies purity and maternal tenderness, while the Infant Jesus, naked and spontaneously affectionate, symbolises divine incarnation. The Virgin Mary holds an apple in her hand. This fruit can symbolise redemption or divine love, thus reinforcing the spiritual dimension of the work. Influenced by Mannerist and Baroque traditions, this painting, probably intended for private devotion, bears witness to the importance of sacred art in 17th century Europe. 
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