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Mysterious Antique 16th Century Oil on Canvas Painting with Infrared Scans Dating It to Circa 1533
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Mysterious Antique 16th Century Oil on Canvas Painting with Infrared Scans Dating It to Circa 1533

16th century
Description

This is a very intriguing piece… A painting with some serious age. It’s so dirty and obscured that it’s difficult to make out the subject matter at all. However, sometime in the 1970s, infrared scans were carried out that revealed some fascinating details, suggesting a religious scene and dating it to around 1533.

It is filled with mystery and intrigue. Could it perhaps be a long lost masterpiece…?

Condition is as shown. Dirty and obscured, age related crackling and two small holes. Structurally sound.

Measures 43.5cm x 37.5cm x 1.5cm

Weighs 1600 grams

Physical Dimensions
Height
43.5cm (17.13")
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Folk and Fable Antiques has dated this 16th Century Oil Painting to the 16th Century.

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SA1239702
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This is a very intriguing piece… A painting with some serious age. It’s so dirty and obscured that it’s difficult to make out the subject matter at all.
“
However, sometime in the 1970s, infrared scans were carried out that revealed some fascinating details, suggesting a religious scene and dating it to around 1533.
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fig 1. A dark sixteenth-century oil painting featuring figures dressed in red and dark garments with pronounced surface craquelure, accompanied by two infrared scan prints.
fig 1. Mysterious Antique 16th Century Oil on Canvas Painting with Infrared Scans Dating It to Circa 1533

It is filled with mystery and intrigue. Could it perhaps be a long lost masterpiece…?

Condition is as shown. Dirty and obscured, age related crackling and two small holes. Structurally sound.

Measures 43.5cm x 37.5cm x 1.5cm

Weighs 1600 grams

Height
43.5cm (17.13")
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Folk and Fable Antiques has dated this 16th Century Oil Painting to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239702
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Archive I A dark sixteenth-century oil painting featuring figures dressed in red and dark garments with pronounced surface craquelure, accompanied by two infrared scan prints.

Mysterious Antique 16th Century Oil on Canvas Painting with Infrared Scans Dating It to Circa 1533

Archive II A dark sixteenth-century oil painting featuring figures dressed in red and dark garments with pronounced surface craquelure, accompanied by two infrared scan prints. View II
Archive III A dark sixteenth-century oil painting featuring figures dressed in red and dark garments with pronounced surface craquelure, accompanied by two infrared scan prints. View III
Archive IV A dark sixteenth-century oil painting featuring figures dressed in red and dark garments with pronounced surface craquelure, accompanied by two infrared scan prints. View IV
Archive V A dark sixteenth-century oil painting featuring figures dressed in red and dark garments with pronounced surface craquelure, accompanied by two infrared scan prints. View V
Archive VI A dark sixteenth-century oil painting featuring figures dressed in red and dark garments with pronounced surface craquelure, accompanied by two infrared scan prints. View VI
Archive VII A dark sixteenth-century oil painting featuring figures dressed in red and dark garments with pronounced surface craquelure, accompanied by two infrared scan prints. View VII
Archive VIII A dark sixteenth-century oil painting featuring figures dressed in red and dark garments with pronounced surface craquelure, accompanied by two infrared scan prints. View VIII
Archive IX A dark sixteenth-century oil painting featuring figures dressed in red and dark garments with pronounced surface craquelure, accompanied by two infrared scan prints. View IX
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A dark sixteenth-century oil painting featuring figures dressed in red and dark garments with pronounced surface craquelure, accompanied by two infrared scan prints.
Mysterious Antique 16th Century Oil On Canvas Painting With Infrared Scans Dating It To Circa 1533
Ref: SA1239702
A dark sixteenth-century oil painting featuring figures dressed in red and dark garments with pronounced surface craquelure, accompanied by two infrared scan prints.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period16th century
  • StyleRenaissance
  • MaterialOil, Canvas, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown, Red
  • MotifsHeavy craquelure, figurative subjects, infrared underdrawing
  • SizeH 43.5 cm (17 in) x W 37.5 cm (15 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

An oil painting on canvas from the Renaissance period depicts figurative subjects in a dark brown and red palette, presented alongside two infrared scan prints. The surface exhibits heavy craquelure, two small holes, and substantial accumulated dirt which obscures the composition, though the underlying underdrawings suggest a religious scene dating to circa 1533. Constructed on a wooden stretcher frame, the dark canvas shows pronounced age-related cracking throughout. The work measures 43.5 cm high, 37.5 cm wide, and 1.5 cm deep. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library or study, this enigmatic piece integrates well into traditional interiors when positioned above the mantel. The dark tonality and aged texture offer an atmospheric addition to wall collections focusing on historical fine art. The canvas hangs securely from standard wall fixings, providing a focal point for period rooms and scholarly collections.

FAQs

Sixteenth-century oil paintings are characterised by the development of oil glazing techniques, dark tonal palettes, atmospheric perspective, and realistic figurative representation standard in Renaissance artwork.

Artists employed natural mineral and organic pigments ground in drying oils, applied over gesso-primed linen canvas or heavy wooden panel supports.

Authenticity is determined using scientific methods such as infrared reflectography to detect pentimenti underdrawings, alongside pigment analysis and structural examination of craquelure patterns.

Display the painting as a focal accent on a neutral wall in a library or dining area to create visual contrast against contemporary interior finishes.

Maintain stable humidity and room temperature, keep the canvas away from direct light or heat radiators, and gently dust the surface using a clean soft brush.
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