After Michelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio (Italian, 1575-1642) Oil on Canvas, 17th/18th C., "St. John

After Michelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio (Italian, 1575-1642) Oil on Canvas, 17th/18th C., "St. John the Baptist", H 20" W 17.5" | Unsigned. St. John the Baptist looking heavenward with a cross in the crook of his arm. Modern Frame, H. 27", W 25" Provenance: Property from a Rochester, MI private collector.

20 x 17.5 in
Condition Report: 19th century reline. Later strip line. Newer stretcher and keys. Stretcher impressions. Overall a heavy varnish fluoresces under UV light. Overpainting at the extreme edges where the canvas meets the reline. Overall craquelure. Flake with pigment loss in the upper left, small flake in the upper center. Scattered lines of inpainting (stabilized craquelure). Conservation is obscured by the varnish. Fair condition. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.