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Mid century modern 1940s estate find in coastal Massachusetts - beautiful piece but also earthy and weathered from love over the years. Many decades of a vintage piece means flaws in these handmade items over time and wear but it is in a good condition. Please see the image gallery for 20+ images to see details of this piece of art. It appears to be a lithograph of some type affixed to the wooden backing with a brass loop to hang this icon. I personally think the faded patina and the markings on the front and back bring rustic charm to this renaissance / baroque style but the character is for vintage appreciation. I love the early mid century modern understated beauty of this.

There are pressed indentations on the front and back, please see images for a better look.
I’ve priced it low because of the imperfections. But I do think they are charming and add to the authenticity.

copy of Madonna of the Goldfinch, c. 1767/1770

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (artist)Venetian, 1696 - 1770

In Madonna Del Cardellino, the goldfinch represents Christ's crucifixion.

The goldfinch's inclusion in the painting represents Christ's future suffering and passion.

the goldfinch's red spot came from being splashed with Christ's blood while removing a thorn from his head during the crucifiX

i collect a vast array of Catholic art and love Roman aesthetics after years of travel in Italy.

ITEM IS SOLD and no longer offered