Late 16th-century Venetian School The Mismatched Couple (or The Temptation) ​

A beautiful early 17th-century oil on canvas depicting a genre scene with strong dramatic and allegorical elements. The work depicts a middle-aged man with a tanned complexion and a turban, embracing and touching the chin of a young woman with a bare bust and a modestly downcast gaze. The composition relies on a pronounced play of light and shadow, typical of the pictorial innovations of the very early 17th century in Italy.​Technical Details​Period: Early 17th century (circa 1600–1620)​Technique: Oil on canvas​Support: Original canvas re-stretched / mounted on canvas.​Frame: Sold in its molded and gilded frame​Condition: The painting is in very good condition. The paint layer features a beautiful network of period craquelure that has been perfectly stabilized. The work has recently undergone consolidation re-stretching, ensuring it remains perfectly flat and will last for generations.​Asking price: €1,800 (or negotiable)

Dimensions without frame: 55 cm / 45 cm
With frame: 73 cm / 64 cm

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