Carlo Francesco Nuvolone

The canvas has an old loose relining. There are a handful of old damages in the paint surface, the most notably of which is approx. 13 cm. long running through Christ's head but the paint surface is otherwise secure under a very old, dirty varnish. Inspection under UV light is impeded by the varnish although retouching work is evident in the aforementioned damages. Offered in a gilt wood frame in good condition.
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We are grateful to Professor F.M. Ferro for endorsing the attribution on the basis of a photograph.