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17th century Oil on Canvas Italian Biblical Painting Herod's Banquet, 1650

$9,542.91
£6,959.95
€8,000
CA$13,085.27
A$14,610.08
CHF 7,665.75
MX$180,314.26
NOK 96,359.52
SEK 90,161.42
DKK 60,874.98
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Antique Italian painting from the mid-17th century. Oil on canvas artwork, first canvas, depicting a biblical episode of great charm, Herod's banquet, of excellent pictorial quality. The scene takes place within a monumental architecture where we find Herod at the center of the composition and a page who offers him the head of John the Baptist. In the foreground we recognize Salome who dances to obtain the head of the Saint as a prize while all around maids and splendid musicians accompany the scene. Painting of beautiful size and pleasant impact, full of characters and details finely crafted by the expert hands of the painter. Canvas that has an inscription on the back (see photo). Painting that develops horizontally, ideal for a living room or study, for antique dealers, interior decorators and collectors of ancient paintings. Painting that has undergone a light conservative restoration with recovery of color in small spots, in a beautiful patina. Artwork overall in good condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46.46 in (118 cm)Width: 57.09 in (145 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Canvas,Oiled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1650-1659
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1650
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Painting that has undergone a light conservative restoration with recovery of color in small spots, in a beautiful patina. Artwork overall in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Painting that has undergone a light conservative restoration with recovery of color in small spots, in a beautiful patina. Artwork overall in good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Vicoforte, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 112871stDibs: LU1848345409992

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