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Studio of Dirck Barendsz. (Dutch, 1534-1592) Bacchus and Venus and other figures feasting and making music oil on copper 44 x 59cm (17 x 23in)
Provenance: By descent within the family of the vendor since the 1930s Literature: Alex Hyatt King, "Morality and music: a study of a Flemish transformation scene of the later 16th century", in Early Music, XVI, 1988, pp. 553-557
Believed to be early 17th Century. Oil on copper. The copper support is in a good condition and in plane although there is some corrosion on the reverse. The paint layer has veer fine scale flaking with small losses. There are localised areas of retouching. The varnish layer is slightly yellowed but even and glossy. There are small losses to the decorative surface of the frame. Loose in its frame.

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