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, originating from a private residence 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 leads to the follower Francesco Trevisani, specifically to the Roman artist Girolamo Pesci (1684-1759).

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