Madonna of the Rosary
Archconfraternity of the SS. Rosario - Archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto
Bitonto - (BA)
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Madonna of the Rosary - (Apulia)
Archconfraternity SS. Rosary
Foundation year: 1629
City: Bitonto (BA)
Archdiocese: Bari-Bitonto
Artistic artefact (canvas, fresco, statue, etc.): Processional statue
Title: Madonna of the Rosary
Dimensions: 150 cm
Year of execution: 1634
Author (with year of birth and death): Giovanni Bernardino Azzolino (1572-1645)
Brief description of the work and of the author's profile: The simulacrum is depicted in the post lepantina regal-victorious iconography. The Virgin holds the blessing baby Jesus in her left hand and the rosary and a floral wreath in her right hand. Both wear a silk fault gown with silver thread embroidery, complete with a long milk white cloak.