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School of PIETER CANDID (Bruges, 1548-Munich, 1628).
Based on an engraving by Jan Sadeler (Flanders, 1548-1628), whose photo is included for illustration, in which we find the general composition and gestures of each character.
Our oil on copper is in fine condition, in a carved and gilded wooden frame. The line is rigorous and firm, and the Mannerist execution is similar to that of Pieter Candid, born in Flanders and active in Italy and Bavaria. First mentioned in 1576, he was called to the ducal court of Munich in 1586. He was first court painter to Duke William V of Bavaria, then to Maximilian I of Bavaria. Between 1600 and 1628, he became Munich's most important artist.
A versatile artist, not only as a painter, but also as a designer of tapestries, prints and sculptures, he is credited with introducing Italian fresco painting to Bavaria.
The iconography he developed would remain influential well into the 18th century.
Dimensions of the work: 25 cm x 20 cm and 34 cm x 29 cm with frame.
Reference no. 727
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