Virgin Mary within a garland of flowers, by Luca Giordano, 17th-18th century
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Area of Luca Giordano, XVII-XVIII century. Virgin Mary within a garland of flowers Oil on canvas, 66.5 x 87 cm - With frame, 80 x 100.5 cm The intimate and delicate canvas in question depicts the illuminated face of the Virgin framed by a crown overflowing with flowers. Looking at the painting we almost seem to hear the words of the Song of Songs, with which the bride (Mary) is described: “Who is she who rises like the dawn, beautiful like the moon, shining like the sun […]? Like a purple ribbon your lips and your mouth are suffused with grace; like a slice of pomegranate your cheek through your veil. Like the tower of David your neck, built like a fortress. The smell of your prof