Carlo Maratta ( 1625 - 1713 ) was an Italian painter. Carlo Maratta s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4541 USD for Christ holding an orb, His right arm raised in benediction in 2004 to 202966.04 USD for Venus and Cupid in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.