Period: 17th century
This oil on copper painting by Francesco Carlo Nuvolone represents a refined example of 17th-century artistic mastery. The use of copper as a support gives the work an extraordinary brilliance and durability that amplify the depth of colors and richness of details. Francesco Carlo Nuvolone was one of the protagonists of the Lombard school, of which he is considered a privileged leader. His ability to blend compositional rigor with vibrant chromatic sensitivity fully reflects the distinctive characteristics of 17th-century Lombard painting, characterized by elegance, balance, and intense emotional expressiveness.