Ancient Venetian painting oil on canvas from the 17th century
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COD: 9579
Ancient Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting biblical subject The repudiation of Vasti by Paolo Veronese. Painting of particular perspective designed for the attic of the sacristy of the church of Saint Sebastian in Venice. Painting that shows the viewer the moment of the expulsion of the queen, forced to go down the steps of a secondary staircase, accompanied hand in hand by two figures: a child symbol of ignorance and a grotesque face that represents pride. Framework that has undergone a conservative restoration, relining, replacement of the frame and color recovery in some points (see picture). Not contemporary carved and gilded wooden frame (bronze tint) with various signs of restoration and small drops of color. Oval painting on canvas and rectangular frame (see picture) for antique dealers,interior decorators and collectors. In good state of conservation with some signs of aging. Sight size H 92 X W 72 cm