The Sacking of the City, 1670, Oil on Canvas

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Great Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century. Oil artwork on canvas depicting the sacking of a … Read more Great Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century. Oil artwork on canvas depicting the sacking of a seaside city by the Saracens, of good pictorial quality. We find countless characters on different perspective levels intent on grabbing the spoils of war. In the foreground, however, moving naturalistic details, such as the refined armor on the right and the basket of eggs on the left which recalls the Bassano school. Antique shaped frame in gilded wood, beautifully decorated, with some signs of aging. Painting that has undergone restoration with relining, replacement of the frame and restoration of color in some places. Overall in good state of conservation. Sight size H 110 x W 168 cm. See less