oil painting on canvas (1) - The pieta deposition of the body of Christ 1852 - 19th century
A large and imposing oil painting on Canvas depicting The Pieta-Deposition of The Body Of Christ alongside the Virgin Mary and Saint John The Evangelist. The painting is signed by the artist 'J. Delay' and is dated 1852. NATURE OF THE ARTWORK: Splendid and IMPOSING oil on canvas in its large 19th century gilt gesso frame that is decorated with acanthus leaves and other foliage. TIME OF THE WORK: Dated 1852. AUTHOR OF THE WORK: Signed J. DELAY. THEME OF THE WORK: Delicate scene of deposition of the body of Christ, with Golgotha, Jerusalem in the background on the right. DIMENSIONS: Frame 89 cm x 74 cm. Canvas 73 cm x 60 cm. DESCRIPTION / CONDITION: Good general state of conservation. Some small accidents in the canvas. A light cleaning and a small restoration will restore its original shine (SEE PHOTOS) . The frame has some small chips as can be seen in the picture.
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A large and imposing oil painting on Canvas depicting The Pieta-Deposition of The Body Of Christ alongside the Virgin Mary and Saint John The Evangelist. The painting is signed by the artist 'J. Delay' and is dated 1852. NATURE OF THE ARTWORK: Splendid and IMPOSING oil on canvas in its large 19th century gilt gesso frame that is decorated with acanthus leaves and other foliage. TIME OF THE WORK: Dated 1852. AUTHOR OF THE WORK: Signed J. DELAY. THEME OF THE WORK: Delicate scene of deposition of the body of Christ, with Golgotha, Jerusalem in the background on the right. DIMENSIONS: Frame 89 cm x 74 cm. Canvas 73 cm x 60 cm. DESCRIPTION / CONDITION: Good general state of conservation. Some small accidents in the canvas. A light cleaning and a small restoration will restore its original shine (SEE PHOTOS) . The frame has some small chips as can be seen in the picture.
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