ADAM'S Country House Collections 15th October 2019

240 Country House Collections 351 SCHOOL OF ANDREA MANTEGNA (1431-1506) (17TH CENTURY) Virgin and Child Tempera on canvas, 41 x 35cm Clearly based on Mantegna’s engraving, produced between 1470-80, this finely detailed work develops that im- age with a background and setting which perfectly reflect Mantegna’s own painting style. The small, fractal rocks, accurate use of true perspective, and bold, sculptural drapery folds, are all present is his accepted tempera works. € 10,000 - 12,000 The Virgin and Child; seated on the ground, wearing a shawl over her head and holding the Child to her cheek, on pale blue/grey paper. 1470-80 Engraving