Follower of Jan Baptist Weenix

Collection G. Konincks, Antwerp (according to a wax seal on the reverse)
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 18 December 1987, lot 266 (as Jan Weenix)

The actual painting is a bit darker in tone and the colours are less bright than the catalogue illustration suggests. The canvas has a firm relining. The paint surface has abraded somewhat and is a bit thin, especially in the architecture, background area and sky. Otherwise, the painting is in good condition, no damages are visible. Retouchings are visible in the sky to the left. The paint surface is under a discoloured varnish layer. Inspection under UV-light confirms the aforesaid and reveals additional retouchings in the sky and pinpoint spots throughout the temple and small scattered spots in the group of figures in the boat and several spots along the bottom edge. The varnish seems to have been unevenly cleaned. Offered in a decorative gilt wood frame, in good condition. (JD).
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Another version of this composition was sold, New York, Christie's, 4 April 1990, lot 204 (as Circle of Jan Baptist Weenix).