Attributed to Jan Wildens

Not examined out of the frame. The copper is relatively flat. A minor bump to the tree at upper center; a few semicircular dents to the left edge; a semi-circular dent in the sky in the upper left qudrant; and some minor rippling along the right edge. Surface dirt and a dirty, discolored varnish. There are two small losses where the copper is visible in both the lower left and sky at upper left quadrant. There is a minor varnish scuff to the cow at far left. Under UV light, ther eis a green fluorescing varnish which is difficutl to read though. There are minor, scattered retouches, mainly to strengthen the darks. In overall good condition adn ready to hang.
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The figures derive from Peter Paul Rubens' Mercury and Argos (circa 1636-38, oil on canvas, 179 by 297 cm.) now in the Prado, Madrid.