Bernardo Cavallino attrib. (1616-1656): Saint Agnes (?)

oil on canvas, 62.2 x 45.7 cm

 

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The painting before restoration. The chalice was inconsistent with the posture of the hand and proved to be a later addition.

 

The completed state. A significant portion of the vestments to the right of the hand extending all the way to the lower right corner had to be reconstructed from what little remained of the original.

The face at the beginning of cleaning.

Cleaning revealed the original character of the face but also a significant loss of paint overall.

The hand following cleaning.

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