Antique French or Italian school oil painting of the Madonna and Child, Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. A fantastic scene portraying a mother and child as well as religious icon image beautifully rendered here in fine detail and beautiful color. She gazes tenderly at the sleeping baby Jesus, her lace veil delicately draped over their heads, their hands beautifully emphasizes the bond between mother and child. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Framed in a period Baroque-style gilt wood frame. In overall good antique condition with general wear and signs of age, typical craquelure. Frame measures 21" x 17 7/8". Canvas measures 16 7/8" x 13 1/4".