Tiziano Vecellio, known as Titian – Madonna and Child with St. Mary Magdalene
Not every fair boasts a Titian but there is one among the highlights at TEFAF Maastricht which runs from March 15-20. Trinity Fine Art of London will bring this painting by the Venetian master of a Madonna and Child with St. Mary Magdalene dated to around 1555-1560. It is being brought to light after being hidden from public view in various private collections for more than two centuries. The picture is remarkable for its sophisticated composition and emotional depth; the superb quality of the brushwork and the excellent condition of the painted surface give this picture the edge over other versions of the same subject hanging in some of the world’s leading museums, such as the Hermitage, the Gallerie degli Uf izi, and the Museo di Capodimonte. Fascinating details relating to Titian’s studio practices were revealed when the painting was X-rayed in 2024, in this case demonstrating how Titian modi ied and changed the composition
