Venetian School, 18th Century

Canvas is relined. Discolored retouching around edges of canvas visible to the naked eye. Rubbing also around edges, both probably from frame. Otherwise, painting is in very good condition. There is a slightly yellow varnish over the paint, but not overly hazy as a result. Under U.V. light the sky fluoresces unevenly. Retouches around the sky appear to be focused on its upper regions, and around the dome of cathedral. Overall, the painting is very well preserved with no major damages to canvas or paint. In a carved and gilt wood frame.
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