Bolognese School, 16th Century

The canvas has been laid on a flat single stable panel with a horizontal baton affixed to the reverse. There are some very minor unobtrusive scattered losses where the paint has flaked off but the surface is otherwise secure and under a very dirty varnish. There are three surface scratches, one approx 3 cm running horizontally upper centre through the ladder, another approx 10 cm running horizontally centre left and a third running diagonally from the centre left to upper left. Inspection under UV light reveals scattered minor retouchings. Offered in a gilt wood and plaster frame.
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