JACOPO DA PONTE, CALLED IL BASSANO BASSANO DEL GRAPPA C.1510 – 1592AND FRANCESCO DA PONTE, CALLED FRANCESCO BASSANO THE YOUNGERBASSANO DEL GRAPPA 1549 – 1592 | The Gathering of Manna;Abraham and Melchizedek

The canvases have old and sympathetic linings that have not overly flattened the paint surface. There are some areas of wear but no major damages are visible bar some scuffs and small losses at the outer margins - a result of frame abrasion. Inspection under Ultra Violet light reveals a thick old varnish that fluoresces opaque - a window of the varnish has been cleaned over the distant landscape in the canvas signed by Jacopo. A few scattered retouchings are visible - the most significant areas of which are in the back of the woman leaning forward wearing white, and at the upper left margin of the canvas signed by Francesco. The canvasses appear to be on overall good condition - they are offered in matching carved and gilt frames in good condition.
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