The Lamentation

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

The panel is composed of a single horizontally ground oak board, approximately 1/8 inch thick which exhibits beveling along all four edges, although the beveling along the lower edge is narrower than the other edges. The panel bows from top to bottom approximately ³⁄₄ of an inch. The reverse includes the panel maker mark of Lambrecht Steens as well as a wax seal. Under natural light the varnish is cloudy and the surface is dirty. A fine craquelure is visible throughout. There is slight cracking and associated lifting along a 2 inch line at upper center to the right of the mouth of the cave, apparently corresponding to a wood worm tunnel. Under ultraviolet light, only a handful of dots fluoresce including one on the standing man at rights red robe and one on Christ’s perizonium. A 1 x 2 inch area at the upper right corner also fluoresces. The painting appears to be in lovely condition and would respond well to a cleaning and re-varnishing, but could also be displayed as is.