Follower of Bernhard Keil, called Monsù Bernardo

The canvas an old relining which maintains its bounce. The paint surface is somewhat abraded under a yellowed varnish, though the imapsto in the flame upper left is still well preserved. No major damages are visible to the naked eye. Inpsection under UV light reveals scattered retouchings. Offered in a later wooden frame in good condition.
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