This is a mini reproduction, in good condition and a cute picture for any small places you might need to fill. Smoke free home. Original Artist: Created in 1897 by Italian painter Roberto Ferruzzi (1853-1934) Background: Interestingly, the painting was not originally intended as a religious piece. It depicts 11-year-old Angelina Cian and her younger brother, but it quickly became a beloved representation of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus. Significance: It won second prize at the Venice Biennale in 1897 and remains one of the most recognized and reproduced images of Mary in Catholic home decor.