Luigi Miradori il Genovesino

(Genova - Cremona)

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"A painting that shows a clear naturalistic imprint, with Caravaggio-esque suggestions. Iconographic prototype of Reniana derivation, Madonna in adoration of the sleeping child by Guido Reni. The work proposes the exact construction of the scene with the exception of the Madonna. The sleeping child on an elegant cushion, almost in the identical position, the curtain gathered on one side, which reveals a part of the landscape in the distance. Genovesino certainly knew the painting indicated above, but makes his extremely particular, opening the curtain to the landscape, giving a personal twist to the composition. In addition to the iconological data, the stylistic aspect shows clear references regarding the chiaroscuro lights, the atmosphere, the pasty application sectioned by the use of the sparkles given with the tip of the brush, to define the modeling of the body, results mediated by Orazio Gentileschi with whom he had had contact in Genoa. Furthermore, the child's face, with plump red cheeks, almost smiling, gives softness and sweetness to the composition. all, seems to agree with the manner of Strozzi. These clues could suggest the idea that this is one of the few works executed by Miradori in his hometown of Genoa."STUDIO ASOR