Circle of Federico Barocci

The panel is uncradled and very slightly bowed from right to left. It comprises of a single piece of wood. Overall the paint surface is nicely preserved, with strong coloration. Some small scuffing is along the top right and bottom edge probably as a result of old frame rubbing. The top right and left corner appear to have been slightly chipped, though this is barely visible when framed. There are a few scattered thin, vertical grain on the right side of the panel that are noticeable under a bright light, but not overly distracting. Inspection under UV reveals inpainting along the aforementioned grain, which is concentrated on the right side of the panel, running through the figure of the angel and into the foreground. There is also a few other small, minor retouches. The painting presents a lovely image that can be hung in its present state. It is offered in a gilded wood frame with some minor losses.
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The prime version of this composition was painted in 1582-1584 for the chapel of Francesco Maria II della Rovere, duke of Urbino, in the Basilica of Loreto, but since 1820 has been in the Pinacoteca Vaticana, Rome.¹ 1. See A. Emiliani, Federico Barocci, Ancona 2008, pp. 21–33, cat. no. 42, reproduced.