The Virgin of the Chair – Raphael Sanzio (circa 1513–1514)

🖼️ The Virgin of the Chair – Raphael Sanzio (circa 1513–1514)

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A scene of divine intimacy, filled with tenderness and harmony

Painted around 1513 by Raphaël Sanzio, master of the High Renaissance, The Virgin of the Chair (Madonna della seggiola) is one of the most famous portraits of the Virgin Mary, here depicted in a gentle and protective embrace with the Child Jesus.

Raphael captures a moment of universal maternal love, with serene tenderness and unmatched grace, in a perfectly balanced circular composition. This work is now housed in the Palatine Gallery of the Pitti Palace in Florence.

A round composition, symbol of unity and perfection

A Mother, a Child, a faith embodied in the gesture

In this scene:
– Marie tenderly embraces her son, her arm holding him gently against her,
– The Child Jesus, with a deep and serious gaze, nestles in his mother's arms,
– In the background, child Jean-Baptiste, recognizable by his shepherd's tunic, silently watches the scene,
– The face of Marie, turned towards the viewer, breathes peace, youth, and quiet strength,
– The dark background, sober and stripped down, enhances the luminous presence of the characters.

The circular shape of the painting (tondo) symbolizes celestial harmony and maternal protection, like an icon of divine perfection.

A work of softness, classical beauty, and living spirituality

The Virgin of the Chair is one of the most beautiful examples of Raphael's art, a master of balance, emotion, and sacred composition. It embodies divine motherhood, human tenderness, and the purity of the Christian gaze on the world.

By its apparent simplicity and formal perfection, it deeply touches all sensibilities, whether believers or not.

Hand-painted reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

An image of sacred love, recreated with finesse and fidelity

At Alpha Reproduction, The Virgin of the Chair is hand-painted in oil on canvas, according to traditional Italian techniques. Our artists reproduce with extreme attention:

• The softness of Marie's face,

• The expressive gaze of the Child Jesus,

• The harmonious roundness of the composition,

• The delicate and luminous drapes,

• The subtlety of shadows and light.

📜 Certificate of authenticity provided
📐 Customizable formats – stretched or rolled canvas
🖼️ Available framing: Renaissance gilded frame, carved wood or museum black

An ideal work for a peaceful, refined, or sacred interior

The Virgin of the Chair is an image of protection, tenderness, and living spirituality. It naturally finds its place in a peaceful bedroom, a private chapel, a classic living room, or a family library.
It is also a symbolic gift, for a birth, a baptism, or a moment of meditation.

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