Luigi Miradori il Genovesino

(Genova - Cremona)

Attributed to

"Painting that shows a clear naturalistic imprint, with Caravaggio-esque suggestions. Iconographic prototype of Renian 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 putto 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 above painting, but he makes his extremely particular, opening the curtain to the landscape, giving a personal twist to the composition In addition to the iconological aspect, the stylistic aspect shows clear references regarding the chiaroscuro lights, the atmosphere, the pasty application dissected by the use of the brush tip tips, to define the modeling of the body, results mediated by Orazio Gentileschi with with whom he had had contact in Genoa. Furthermore, the face of the child, with plump red cheeks, almost smiling so as to give sweetness and sweetness to the whole composition, seems to match Strozzi's manner. These clues could suggest the idea that this is one of the few works performed by Miradori in his hometown of Genoa."STUDIO ASOR