Attributed to Cornelis Pietersz. de Mooy

With Rafael Valls, London;
Acquired by the present collector circa 2005.

Oil on panel. The panel consists of three horizontal planks; two horizontal cracks that extend across the center of the work match the widths of these panels. The surface of the work is an overall very good condition, if slightly thin. A series of vertical lines are visible extending from top to bottom of the work at center right. Under UV light, these vertical lines have been retouched and retouching is visible around the horizontal cracks. Additional scattered dots, dashes and lines of retouching are visible throughout the sky. Two small areas of retouching along the lower edge at right. In generally good condition and ready to hang.
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