Alessandro Magnasco, called il Lissandrino

A. Orlando, Dipinti genovesi. Dal Cinquecento al Settecento. Ritrovamenti dal collezionismo privato, Turin 2010, p. 186, reproduced in colour (as Carlo Antonio Tavella).

The canvas has been relined. The paint surface appears clean and the varnish is clear and even. Ultra violet inspection also confirms the even varnish. There is extensive, sensitively executed restoration throughout, in particular in the sky. There is a 3 cm wide strip of restoration which runs the length of the right hand margin. There are two further vertical lines of restoration to the right of the figure of the angel, measuring 10 cm, and 5 cm respectively. There is also some strengthening to Jacob's cape, and to the drapery of both figures. The work is offered unframed.
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A drawing of the same subject by Alessandro Magnasco, differing slightly in composition with Joseph facing left and shown without his cap, can be found at Palazzo Bianco, Genoa.¹ 

1. B. Geiger, Magnasco, Bergamo 1949, p. 188, cat. no. 205, reproduced fig. 205.