Religious painting of Madonna and Child from the 18th century

18th-century Italian Madonna with Child, Roman school, oil on copper religious painting attributed to Girolamo Pesci (1684-1759), dated to the early 18th century, set in a modern carved and gilded frame.

Good condition, originates from a private collection in Milan, and the owner provided us with an expert opinion issued by a Venetian antique gallery at the time of purchase.
The painting resembles devotional works in the style of Maratta, but in this case, the style points to a follower, Francesco Trevisan, specifically to the Roman artist Girolamo Pesci (1684-1759).

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