Carlo Francesco Nuvolone (Italian 1609-1662), Susanna and the Elders

Carlo Francesco Nuvolone (Italian 1609-1662)Susanna and the EldersOil on canvas162 x 126cm (63¾ x 49½ in.)UnframedCarlo Francesco Nuvolone was one of Lombardy's leading painters during the mid-17th century known for his portraits and religious scenes. Born into a family of painters, Nuvolone first worked with his father before studying at the Accademia Ambrosiana in Milan under Giovanni Battista Crespi. Filippo Maria Ferro's monograph on Nuvolone published in 2003, lists several variants of this composition. ExhibitedLondon, The Royal Academy and Cambridge, The Fitzwilliam Museum, The Florentine Siecento, 1979. Condition Report: The canvas has been lined. Stretcher marks visible in natural light. Light surface dirt throughout. Light craquelure visible throughout. Previously restored but appears to be in good stable condition and ready to hang once re-framed. Inspection under UV reveals retouching throughout consistent with previous restoration, most notably to the edges. Together with a green masking varnish which may be distorting further retouching.Condition Report Disclaimer