Carlo Dolci (Florence 1616 - 1686) workshop Mater Dolorosa, known as Madonna of the Finger Oval oil on canvas, 29 x 23 cm. - Framed 48 x 43 cm. The painting we present depicts a particular iconography of the Virgin, known as Mater Dolorosa, absorbed in suffering for the loss of her Son; in our case, she is portrayed in half-figure, with her gaze turned to the ground and her eyes half-closed, while wearing a blue mantle from which the tip of a finger protrudes. This is a replica presumably from the workshop of the painting entitled 'Madonna of the Finger' and conceived by Carlo Dolci (Florence 1616 - 1686), an undisputed protagonist of 17th-century painting in Florence and an artist hailed by critics and biographers even in his own time. Of the famous composition, conceived in 1678, there are numerous versions, including one preserved at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence (inv. P536: https://catalogo.beniculturali.it/detail/HistoricOrArtisticProperty/0900621726), one at the Borghese Gallery in Rome (inv. 340: https://www.collezionegalleriaborghese.it/opere/madonna-del-dito) and another at the Corsini Gallery in Florence (https://catalogo.fondazionezeri.unibo.it/scheda/opera/55651/Dolci%20Carlo%2C%20Madonna%20addolorata). These and other versions, often accompanied by the depiction of an Ecce Homo, were widely sought after both for their heartfelt beauty and for their strong expressive immediacy, a production to which Carlo Dolci firmly linked his name, churning out a series of images destined for private devotion, some of which were reproduced by many of his followers, first of all we can mention the Florentine Bartolomeo Mancini, his faithful pupil. Although the features are markedly marked by pain, the work is distinguished by incredible sweetness and formal elegance. The noble beauty of the Virgin and her expressive charge are here enhanced by extreme pictorial skill. Thanks to the creation of extraordinary works, executed with impeccable diligence and with a descriptive rigor that we could call "hyper-realistic", Dolci was highly appreciated by the most illustrious members of the House of Medici and the European nobility, leading his workshop to have to satisfy numerous requests from a very demanding clientele. The painting is in good condition, perfectly restored and relined, complete with a beautiful antique carved, pierced and gilded wooden frame. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The painting is sold with a certificate of authenticity and descriptive iconographic sheet. We take care of and organize the transport of the purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. In case of purchase of the work by non-Italian customers it will be necessary to obtain an export permit which takes about 10/20 days, our gallery will take care of the whole phase until obtaining it. All costs of this procedure are included. Contact us for any information, we will be happy to answer you. Follow us also on: https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/