De Madonna van de Santa Casa van Loreto
1710 - 1760
Medium
pen
Dimensions
309; 171
About this artwork
hoogte 309 mm x breedte 171 mm
Art Historical Context
**De Madonna van de Santa van Loreto** by Girolamo Brusaro (1710–1760) is a delicate pen drawing measuring 309 mm high by 171 mm wide, a revered icon of the Virgin Mary. This intimate work depicts the Madonna associated with the Santa Casa di Loreto, sacred house in Italy believed to be the Nazareth home of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, miraculously transported by angels in the 13th century. As a major pilgrimage site, the shrine inspired countless devotional artworks across Europe, blending faith with artistic devotion. Created during the 18th century, Brusaferro's piece reflects the lingering Ba...
About the Artist
Girolamo Brusaferro · 1679–1745
Comment on works: Religious; History