The Virgin and Child between St Matthew and an Angel
An imposing work by the Florentine master Andrea del Sarto, this painting came from the Mantua sale. It contributes to the theme of family and upbringing that is so evident from the room hang.
Van der Doort c.1639
WS 20, № 3
Andrea Del Sarto
Madonna, Child, St John and Angel, almost/actual-life-size, full-length figures
Walpole Society reference (1960):
Measurements (Van der Doort):
5ft 10in x 4ft 3in (177.8 x 129.5cm)
Medium:
panel
Frame:
carved gilded frame
Provenance:
Mantua Piece
Location:
Room description extended:
also called the Square Table Room
Original Manuscript page number:
MS. Ash. 1514, f. 27
Other inventories:
Mantua 1627, no. 668 (150 scudi, 900 lire)
Identification certainty:
Identified
Sale Inventory c.1649-51