Oil Painting of Renaissance Woman

Item Details

Canvas
Unsigned

An oil painting on canvas of a Renaissance woman. This painting depicts a woman in a formal, period appropriate brass tone and black gown, featuring a flowing veil and ruffled collar with sawtooth edges. She intently stares towards the viewer while clutching at bunched cloth with one hand. The figure emerges from a darkened background in a soft highlight. The unsigned painting is presented in a gold tone wooden frame with hanging wire to the verso.

Condition

- to fair; discoloration to the verso; extensive craquelure to the painting; under UV light, overpainting is present tot he figure’s cheeks and forehead.

Dimensions

- measures frame; canvas measures 28" W x 39.5" H.

Item #

18LOU030-338