Elegant figures in a courtyard

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This painting is executed on a panel comprised of three horizontally oriented boards, overall, the panel has a slight convex bow. There are some visible losses along the panel joins, as seen in the catalogue image. The paint layer is stable and exhibits an uneven craquelure. At the extreme edges there are some frame abrasions, which are mostly hidden by the rabbet of the frame. Restorations along the panel joins, scattered in the dark backgrounds, and in the figures are visible in natural light. Inspection under ultraviolet light also revealed some strengthening to the dark contour lines in the architecture. The painting presents well overall, although its fit in the carved and giltwood frame is slightly compromised by the bow.