Joszef Schmidt After Guido Reni, Mater Dolorosa

Joszef Schmidt After Guido Reni, Mater DolorosaThis early 19th century oil painting by Hungarian artist Joszef Schmidt (1810 1875) depicts the Mater Dolorosa. Its after a work by Italian artist, Guido Reni (1575 1642). Schmidt was primarily active in Vienna and known predominantly as a painter of history and biblical subjects. With hands clasped in prayer and eyes directed upwards, the Virgin conveys a deep sense of sorrow for the loss of her son. Its an iconic portrayal, rendered with delicate

5” / 32cm x 37cm

Our reference: BRV1600

Signed/dated lower left and held within a gilt frame from the period

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traipse through water

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guide the eye along placid water

With her face in repose

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