The signature is much damaged, and only reads: PETRVS PERVSI
PINXIT.
From the gallery of the Count de Brissac, and given to the Gallery of Nantes by the State in 1803.
PARIS, THE LOUVRE.
Virgin and Child. Panel, circular. 1·51 diam. = 5 ft. [1564.]
The Madonna is seated on a throne and has the divine Child on her knees. St. Rosa is on her left, St. Catherine on her right. Behind are two angels, with clasped hands in adoration. The dress of the Virgin is cut square at the neck and fastened with a beautiful brooch. The usual Umbrian landscape is in the background with clearly defined trees.
Once in the Collection Lapeyrière and then passed to the King of Holland, from whom in 1850 it was bought for 53,302 francs.
The Holy Family. 0·80 × 0·66 = 2 ft. 8 × 2 ft. 2 in. [1565.]
The Virgin is seated, and holds the divine Child, who is in the act of benediction, in her arms. On one side of The Virgin is St. Joseph, and on the other St. Catherine of Alexandria. The faces of the Virgin and St. Catherine closely resemble one another. St. Catherine's name is inscribed on her dress, and the picture is signed: PETRVS PERVSINVS PINXIT.