Giovanni Battista Benvenuti, called L'Ortolano

Virgin and child

Description

Giovanni Battista Benvenuti, called L'Ortolano (Ferrara c. 1487/88-c. 1525/27)

The Madonna and Child

With branded collector's mark 'LS' below a cross (on the reverse)

Oil on panel

15 x 12 ¼ in. (38.2 x 31.2 cm.)

Painted circa 1510-20.