Francesco Curradi

To the naked eye: The painting appears in very good condition. It has been formerly relined, very correctly done and did not compress at all the pictorial material. It is under an old dirty varnish that needs to be lightened. We notice some very beautiful material and glaces, very well preserved. Under U.V. light: The painting appears under a green uniform varnish. We notice three 0.5 cm. diameter spots of restoration on the upper right corner. We notice a 7 cm. long horizontal restoration from the right edge towards the lower right corner.  
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Nous remercions Francesca Baldassari d'avoir suggéré l'attribution à Francesco Curradi d'après photographie.

Le prototype de cette composition est la fresque du Trecento conservée à l'église de la Santissima Annunziata de Florence. Modèle florentin par excellence, cette fresque fut reprise par les plus grands artistes du XVIIe siècle comme Carlo Dolci ou encore Francesco Curradi comme c'est le cas pour notre tableau.