FOLLOWER OF SIR PETER PAUL RUBENS | The Peace of Angers: the conclusion of peace between Maria de' Medici and her son, Louis XIII of France

The actual painting is less dark and less strong in tone than the catalogue illustration would suggest. The painting is in a satisfactory good condition. It seems to be unlined or has a very thin and fine lining. A small repaired damage can be seen in the pillars upper center, one near the head of the Medusa on the right. There is some stronger vertical stretcher(?) marks running at ca. 1 cm from the right edge. The painted surface is covered with a strong and dense craquelure pattern. Thinness can be observed in places especially between the figures. The colours seem to be nicely preserved. Minor discolored retouchings throughout. Under the UV light The painting is under a green uniform varnish which fluoresces completely. Offered with an ornate plaster frame.
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This composition derives from an oil sketch by Rubens in the Alte Pinakothek, Munich (oil on panel, 64 x 50 cm; inv. no. 107) which was the design for the large painting in the Musée du Louvre, Paris (oil on canvas, 394 x 295 cm; inv. no. 2087). Both date from circa 1622-1625.