"The Pietà, 17th Century Entourage Of Tintoretto (1518-1594) "
The Pietà, 17th century. Circle of Tintoretto (1518-1594). Large 17th-century canvas depicting the Lamentation of Christ, oil on canvas. Excellent and large-format, this work from the Venetian school illustrates the lifeless body of Christ after his descent from the cross, surrounded by three Virgins. A high-quality work that would be considerably enhanced by professional cleaning (we can provide a quote before shipping). Presented in an antique reed frame decorated with leafy petals. Dimensions: approximately 119 x 119 cm (framed). Provenance: Michael Biggs Esq., Teignmouth, Devon. Anonymous sale, Christie's, London, December 19, 1958, lot 180. K. Cronin CM. Order of Vincent da Vinci, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland. Anonymous. sale, Christie's South Kensington, March 23, 2000, lot 85.