Madonna of the Pinks (La Madonna dei Garofani) after Raphael
Devotional triptych or shrine featuring a reproduction print on a wooden frame • Reproducing the original composition by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio); Likely manufactured for the commercial devotional market in Colombia or Europe
Style & Movement
Renaissance Revival (Neo-Renaissance) decorative object
Medium & Technique
Color lithograph or photomechanical print mounted on a poly-chromed wooden frame with gilding and stencil work
Creation Period
Late 19th to early 20th century (c. 1890–1930)
Dimensions & Format
Small devotional size (approx. 10-14 inches height); Vertical portrait format within a hinged architectonic triptych frame
Subject Description
A nursing Madonna and Child based on Raphael's 'Madonna of the Pinks'. The Virgin Mary is shown in a red dress with blue mantle, tenderly holding the Christ child. The composition emphasizes maternal domesticity and divine grace through High Renaissance idealized forms.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing age-related wear to the gilding and minor abrasions on the frame edges
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $350 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $200 USD
Provenance History
Acquired via 'Camacho Roldan & Tamayo Libreria Colombiana Bogota', a prominent Colombian bookstore and importer active in the late 19th/early 20th century known for luxury goods and art reproductions.
Art Historical Significance
Illustrates the global reach of Renaissance imagery through high-quality commercial reproductions in the 19th century and the heritage of elite retailers in Bogotá like Camacho Roldán.
Notable Features
Includes a specific provenance label from the Librería Colombiana, Bogota; the frame features a classical pediment and hinged side panels with stencil filigree.
Condition Issues
Fading of the print surface (UV light damage), chipping of the gesso and gold leaf on the frame, dust accumulation in gesso crevices, and potential dryness of the wood.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent further fading of the print; lightly dust with a soft brush; do not use liquid cleaners on the gilded surface.
Collector Notes
Camacho Roldan & Tamayo Libreria Colombiana Bogota