19th Century Large Old Master Style Painting of "Roman Charity"

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We are selling this 19th Century Old Master style painting of “Roman Charity”. Roman Charity is based off a Greek … Read more We are selling this 19th Century Old Master style painting of “Roman Charity”. Roman Charity is based off a Greek and Roman story of Filial Piety where a woman breast feeds a family member who has been incarcerated. I believe this painting to probably be French or Flemish.

Condition: Some heavy flaking in areas with some surface scratches, some restorations and overpainting. Painting has been re-lined. Canvas appears to be 19th century and not earlier.

Dimensions:
Height 57 3/8 Inches 145.8 cm
Width 45 1/4 Inches 115.0 cm
Depth 2 1/4 Inches 5.8 cm
Sight Height 50 1/2 Inches 128.4 cm
Sight Width 38 1/4 Inches 97.3 cm See less