Antwerp School, 16th Century

The oak panel is flat and uncradled, with no sign of splits in the wood apparent from the reverse. There is a vertical split measuring about 26 cm. starting 11 cm. from the right hand margin. The paint surface is very dirty and covered by a yellow varnish, the craquelure is pronounced and may need some attention in the future. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows that the painting has been unevenly cleaned, and a campaign of very old retouchings are visible throughout. Offered in a gilt wood frame with several losses, but structurally sound.
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