We are selling this very early Italian school landscape painting. This Oil on Canvas painting appears to be 16th or very early 17th century. The painting appears to be of the mythological story of Mercury slaying Argus in a large wooded landscape scene with figures in the background.

Condition: Canvas is in rough condition with heavy craquelure and crazing. Has been re-lined with many old repairs to the canvas. Some areas of paint loss and flaking.

Dimensions:
Height 34 Inches 86.5 cm
Width 52 1/2 Inches 133.5 cm
Depth 1 Inches 2.5 cm


Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Heavy crazing and craquelure in the oil painted surface. Some paint flaking and loss. Has been re-lined a long time ago and shows many many old repairs and restorations. Probably sat somewhere in a barn for a long time.

Origin:
Italy

Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint, Wood

Details:
Country of Origin: Italy
Frame Type: Unframed
Art Subjects: Landscape, Mythology
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Restored; Some Imperfections; Heavy crazing and craquelure in the oil painted surface. Some paint flaking and loss. Has been re-lined a long time ago and shows many many old repairs and restorations. Probably sat somewhere in a barn for a long time.