Flemish School, Late 16th Century

Baron Fredrik Ramel (1872-1947);
Thence by descent.

Panel is uncradled. the paint surface is very well preserved and there is very nice preservation of detail in the figure and costume. there is a crack in the panel at center, from left edge into center of figure's torso. examination under UV light reveals some small retouches to face, mostly on left cheek. some retouching along crack at center left, at upper left corner and at edges. Offered in an elaborately carved and gilt wood frame with a stylized leaf pattern.
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