A beautiful red chalk preparatory sketch attributed to Carlo Marrata (1625-1713) depicting the Holy family in the late baroque manner. The Virgin sits serenely with the infant Christ nestled to her shoulder whilst in the background Joseph is in thoughtful contemplation.
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Marrata was predominantly active in Rome where he developed a close relationship with Andrea Sacchi until the death of the master in 1661. From the early 1660s, he built up a private client base amongst wealthy patrons of Europe, establishing the most prominent art studio in Rome of his time and, after the death of Bernini in 1680, he became the leading artist in Italy. Marrata’s major works are to be found in the Pitti Palace, Florence and throughout churches in Rome. His exceptional depictions of the Virgin, as can be seen here, earned him the nickname Carluccio delle Madonne or ‘Little Carlo of the Madonnas'.
Provenance: Van Parijs (c. 1800)
Private collection UK
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