After Carlo Dolci

The canvas is laid on board, the paint surface is quite dirty and the varnish is slightly discoloured. The work shows evidence of extreme wear, with multiple associated areas of paint loss, most notably in the Madonna's neck, to the right of her clasped hands, and in the upper left corner. There are areas of visible retouching scattered throughout, which are also visible under ultraviolet light. In overall moderate condition. Offered in a plain gilt wood frame with some losses.
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A variant after Carlo Dolci's many treatments of the Mater Dolorosa.¹ 1. For the closest prototype by Dolci see F. Baldassari, Carlo Dolci Complete Catalogue of the Paintings, Florence 2015, p. 219, cat. no. 115, reproduced in colour.