Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph Oil On Canvas 19th Century

Oil on canvas. This is a smaller reproduction of the original painting by Rembrandt in 1656, displayed today at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Kassel. The scene portrays the episode told in the Book of Genesis: Jacob, on his deathbed and now blind, lays his hands on the two sons of Joseph, born in the land of Egypt, including them in the plan of salvation to which God had called Abraham, Isaac and all of their descendants. The painting has many but small paint losses and small scratches, that need restoration.

Scope Of Andrea Scacciati Oil On Canvas Late '600 Early '700

Composition With Flowers And Fruit

Oil on canvas. It is a rich flower composition, presented in an embossed metal vase, with some fruit at its feet (figs, peaches, cherries). From the Tuscany area, the piece reminds of the work of Andrea Scacciati, leading figure for still life paintings in Florence in Late Baroque age. Scacciati was very loved by the Medici and the most famous Tuscan patrician families, he was the author of pieces of the highest stylistic quality, mostly depicting flower compositions characterized by wise painting abilities, enhanced by intense chromatic effects. The piece, restored and recanvased, is presented in a frame in style.

King Darius' Death Oil on Canvas Late 1800s

Oil on canvas. Epilogue of the great battles between Alexander the Great and the Persian king, the depicted scene told by Plutarch is about a riot which started among the Persian lines before Alexander's constant advance. Darius' trusted men took him as prisoner and stabbed him while the Greek army was approaching. Darius didn't make it to see the rival conqueror, but before dying he met with Polistrato, a Greek soldier who came at his bedside and gave him some water. Darius asked him for kindness and mercy for his family and his remains. Restored and relined, it is presented in a frame. Good condition. Late 1800s-Early 1900s.

Penitent Magdalene Oil on Canvas Flemish School 17th Century

Oil on canvas. Flemish School. Magdalene is represented with her iconographical symbols: in the desert, half-dressed and with her hair down, with the book of Holy Scriptures and in an attitude of ecstasy; next to her there is a skull, symbol of " momento mori", that recalls to the transience of life. Restored and displayed in a frame made with readjusted old woods.

Christ At The Column North European School Oil On Oak 16th Century

Oil on oak panel. North European school. Sealing wax stamps on the back. Scene of the Passion of Christ, in which Jesus, tied to the column, is scourged by Roman soldiers, after being sentenced to death by Pontius Pilate. The canvas presents some openings in the wood. It is displayed in a frame in antique woods, modified and re-laquered.

Landscape with Figure Oil on Canvas Center of Italy 17th Century

Oil on canvas. Center-Italin School. Mountainous landscape, blended on the left and framed by the leafy branches of a big tree in the foreground which occupies the entire right upper quadrant of the painting and that acts as background for a tragic scene on the path fown in the middle where some figure are probably telling about an ambush in the woods. Alredy restored. Displayed in a late-19th century frame.

Still Life with Wild Game and Doves

Oil on canvas. The painting recalls those made by Felice Boselli (1650-1732) considering its style and subject. In this painting there is a strong contrast between the dark dead birds and the two white lively doves. Restored and relined, it is presented in a frame of the end of 1800. 17th century.

Landscape with Female Figures Oil on Canvas Piemontese School 1700

Bird Hunting with Nets

Oil on canvas. Piedmontese School. The scene represents the bird hunting with net: some women, hidden under a shelter of wood and branches, are waiting with their cages for the birds which are gliding from the sky, on the right. The net is set up to trap them. The canvas had been restored and nailed to the back of the frame. Displayed in frame.

Saint Francis Oil on Canvas Center-Italian School 18th Century

Oil on canvas. Center-Italian School. The Saitn from Assisi is represented while contemplating the Crucifix as he was traditionally portraited, itinerant in the Umbrian countryside. The painting had already been restored but need to be clean. Displayed in an ancient frame.

Boiserie Decorative Panels Italy 19th Century

Stained wood boiserie decorative panels. Along the edge there is a Louis XIV taste frame with braidings of flowering vines; on top of the panels a bow supports a big panoply with musical instruments. The gilded and podded framing is not coeval.

War Scene Oil Painting Late 17th Century

Oil painting on canvas. The scene depicts a complex of figures on a light and shaded background. There are some knights and Oriental warriors wearing turbans and scimitars. The painting is characterized by fast and nervous lines liven up by light sources and contrasts. These features recall Francesco Graziani's painting, also known as Ciccio Napolitano, famous painter of war scenes. Even if his life is not completely known, a lot of war scenes are attributed to him such as the two Battles at Galleria Pallavicini in Rome. The painting is already restored and relined and presented in beautiful coeval frame. 17th century.

The Deer Hunting Oil on Canvas Painting 18th Century

Oil on canvas. The scene depicts two watchdogs assaulting a deer who - already dying - is collapsing to the ground. Strong impact. Restored and relined, it requires cleaning and adjustments. Revival gilded frame. 18th century.