CIRCLE OF TITAN (ITALIAN 1485/89-1576)

Christ,
oil on canvas
49 x 37.5 cm (19 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.)

CONDITION
The painting is in stable condition. Overall craquelure visible to the naked eye, most notably at the center top. Scratches apparent by Christ’s hand and upper right corner, apparent in photographs. The painting has been relined, visible at the lower right corner and lower perimeter. Inspection under UV shows a heavy even layer of varnish with scattered retouching to the right of Christ’s head and around his hand.

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