The blessed virgin 1583 by Scipione Pulzone

Designs inspired by a beautiful, serene portrait of Mary (The Blessed Virgin, 1583). I hope they can offer some comfort in times of uncertainty and hardship. The portrait is painted by the Neapolitan artist Scipione Pulzone, also called Il Gaetano, active in Italy in the second half of the 16th century. He was especially esteemed for his portrait paintings, displaying high artistic quality in the rendering of details. His artistry also inspired the Roman Catholic cult of devotion to Our Lady of Providence.