Антикварна картина «Гімн Діві Марії»

The painting is by the Italian artist and sculptor G. Carneri, probably of the last decades of the nineteenth century. The painting is beautifully executed, with a touch of decorative art. The rare scene, dedicated to an episode from the traditional life of the nobility in sixteenth-century Catholic Europe, illustrates the tradition of noble ladies singing religious hymns in front of the image of the Virgin Mary as a sign of their piety and personal talents. Unmarried girls from the upper class performed similar hymns when they came to other people's homes or hosted potential brides. On the canvas, we see a young lady singing to the accompaniment of her maid in the presence of two men, one of whom is probably a candidate for her hand in marriage. Perfectly executed costumes of the characters, detailed interior elements, bright color and play of contrasts create a wonderful impression and immerse you in the era of Alexandre Dumas' novels. The painting is framed in a chicly designed frame with a decor of a branchy garland consisting of flowers and voluminous oak leaves. The author's signature is in the lower left corner.