Follower of Frans Francken II (Anvers 1581-1642)
The Rich Man and Lazarus
oil on panel
48.8 x 74.7cm (19 3/16 x 29 7/16in).

The panel is held on the reverse by three vertical batons. The varnish is a little dirty and scuffed. There are numerous horizontal splits with accompanying restoration, most notably one across the centre of the composition. The surface of the panel appears to be uneven in raking light. There is minor abrasion around the edge of the panel. There are scattered losses throughout the composition. The paint surface is a little thin in the brown pigments. Scattered retouchings are just visible to the naked eye in the figures and background.
Inspection under ultraviolet light is hindered by thick varnish, but it's still possible to see: restoration to the aforementioned splits; restoration to the red drapery, lower centre, and the draped table, lower left; old retouching to the sky; scattered retouchings to the background and figures; retouching to the white tablecloth; some infilling to the edges of the panel. Further restoration cannot be excluded.
Unexamined out of the frame.