17th-Century, Madonna Del Dito Belgium Gauguin and Van Gogh

Gauguin and Van Gogh

A charming little painting of a contented French fisherman resting his chin on his arm

Size including frame 22½” x 18” / 57cm x 46cm

It remains almost identical to this day and open to the public

As a sign of respect

17th-Century, Madonna Del Dito Belgium Gauguin and Van GoghThis gentle portrayal of the Virgin Mary dates to the late 17th century and depicts Our Lady Of The Thumb or Madonna Del Dito. Its based upon an earlier painting, which is often attributed to Florentine painter, Carlo Dolci (1616 1686). The painting gained its unusual name simply due to the appearance of Marys thumb from beneath her deep blue veil. Its unclear why this was originally painted in but likely to relate to religious iconography. This