Pierre-Louis Cretey

Both canvasses have been relined, but some delicate impasto still remains on the upper part around the angel and in small areas in the centre by the sheep's heads. There is some frame rubbing on all four edges. Sold in simple wood frames painted gold.
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A canvas by Cretey of the same size and style depicting the Rest of the Flight to Egypt was sold Paris, Sotheby's, 27 June 2013 for €32,000.