The Property of a Gentleman
Stefano Magnasco
Genoa circa 1635 - circa 1670/3
The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine
oil on canvas
unframed: 126.5 x 169.9 cm.; 49 3/4 x 66 7/8 in.
framed: 141.8 x 186.4 cm.; 55 7/8 x 73 3/8 in.
The canvas is lined, and the paint surface is clean with a clear varnish. The paint surface is somewhat pressed throughout. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals fairly extensive retouching throughout comprised of a mixture of small, fine lines and some larger, more concentrated areas such as in Christ's shoulder, stomach and legs, through the Madonna's sleeve, in the background upper right and centre, and in the background behind Saint Catherine's neck. The painting is in overall moderate condition.
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