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An Allegory Of Motherhood & Charity, 17th Century

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An Allegory Of Motherhood & Charity, 17th Century Huge Italian Old Master Huge circa 1600 Italian Old Master scene of a mother and infants as an allegory of motherhood and charity, oil on canvas. Huge scale early and important Old Master of a full length reclining mother surrounded by infants. Baroque school work unframed with a couple of old restorations but generally very good for its age. Measurements: 62" x 44" unframed approx
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    Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)Width: 62 in (157.48 cm)
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    Blackwater, GB
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    Seller: 7832951stDibs: LU1577210154432

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