A classically elegant 1818 copy of Bartolomeo Schidome 1576-1615. 

Pen & ink, titled - Schidome, - The Horn Book -, Dated 1818.

The original painting was rendered in 1609, The painting is known with various titles, IL Padrenostro, The Girl With The Alphabet Table, The Education Of The Virgin Mary As A Child.

The picture depicts a child with a Horn Book (Teaching Aid) featuring the alphabet and the Lord's Prayer, in the background two figures in conversation (St. Joaquin and St. Anne) another child figure is at the girls shoulder. 

The work is in pen, ink and sepia wash.

Unsigned.

Please see photographs.

Size - 14 inch (Frame Height)

Size - 11inch (Frame Width)

Size - 7 3/4 inch (Image Height)

Size - 5 1/2 inch (Image Width)

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