Roman School, 17th Century

The agate slab is in good condition with only some losses to the top left corner which have been replaced by a gesso inserts measuring 3 cm at it's widest part. There are some retouchings to the painted areas, all minor and visible to the naked eye. The agate is backed with a slate support.
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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 of the figures is derived from Simone Cantarini's Rest on the Flight into Egypt in the Musée du Louvre, Paris (see M. Mancigotti, Simone Cantarini, il Pesarese, Milan 1975, p. 117, fig. 55).