Follower of Pieter Coecke van Aelst

The single panel support is flat, stable and uncradled. There is a vertical split 10 cm from the right edge and a vertical crack down the centre of the panel. The paint surface is, however, largely secure and is under a dirty and somewhat yellowed varnish. The varnish prevents examination under UV light although scattered retouchings and strengthenings are visible to the naked eye. Offered in a black and gold painted wooden frame in fair condition.
"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."

The composition derives, with some differences, from the the central panel of the triptych by Pieter Coecke van Aelst in Stuttgart, Collection Friedrich Kohn (see G. Marlier, Pierre Coeck d'Alost, Brussels 1966, p. 158, cat. no. 93, reproduced).