Italian school; circa 1700. "Madonna with Bambino". Oil on canvas. It presents faults on the pictorial layer and old repainting. Preserves inscription on the back about origin. Measures: 88 x 68 cm. The Virgin holds her son, who leans upright on his legs, forcing his mother to protect him with her arms. Both look at the spectator conscious of their relevance and preponderance in the Christian religion, and at the same time transmitting a warm, tender and intimate image. Despite the simplicity of the scene, whose composition is based on classical canons, the lack of superfluous elements, and the monumentalization of the figures, the author introduces a deep symbolism. This is reflected through the virgin's dress with a blue skirt, alluding to the universality of religion and a red tunic that refers to the passion of Christ, so that the artist reveals in the same image, both the early years of Jesus' life, as well as an inevitable destiny. The author uses a direct focus of light, which falls on the face of the two protagonists, and that extends as a halo for the rest of the scene, leaving the outer perimeter in a slight half-light. The Virgin and Child or Madonna, a title that generally denotes a visual representation of the Virgin Mary and her son Jesus, is one of the most famous motifs in the history of painting. The artistic representation of these figures, an ancient devotional practice originally derived from biblical beliefs, has become a central theme in the canon of art history. Given its longevity, it is not surprising that this tradition has evolved over time, resulting in a wealth of works ranging from divine icons to contemporary representations. According to Christian tradition, Mary, a Jewish woman from Nazareth, was chosen by God to give birth to her only son, Jesus. The Bible emphasizes the fact that Mary was a virgin, impregnated not by her betrothed, Joseph, but by the Holy Spirit-a phenomenon that, according to the Gospel according to Luke, surprised Mary herself. Thus, Mary agreed to give birth to and raise Jesus. Together, this pair are among the most revered figures in Christianity, so their presence in art makes perfect sense.