Following models of Ambrosius Benson, 16th century

Italian school of the sixteenth century. Following models of AMBROSIUS BENSON (ca. 1500-1550).
"Mary seated".
Oil on panel.
Frame of the 19th century.
Inscribed at the bottom: VIRGO SALVTIFERI PLENA FAVORIS AVE.
Restorations and old retouches.
Measurements: 57 x 44 cm; 83 x 70 x 6 cm.

This work follows the models of the painting attributed to Ambrosius Benson that belongs to the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville. The Virgin is seated, three-quarter length, with the Child, who embraces her, standing on her lap. Mary's silky hair falls in waves of golden hues on the red mantle, which stands out against the dark background. The work shows a great stylistic influence of Roger van der Weyden and is repeated with small variations on multiple occasions in the Bruges school of the sixteenth century. In addition, the piece has similarities with a painting in the collection of the Museum of Zaragoza, from the Monastery of Veruela.