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after GASPARD DE CRAYER (Flemish 1584-1669) A PAINTING, "Allegory of the Life of the Virgin," CIRCA 1880, oil on canvas, inscribed and dated L/L, "a. Barral." 51" x 33 1/2" NOTE: The scene complex with symbolism, a figure of Mary holding the infant Christ at center, flanked right by three cascading figures of women attributed as Saint Catherine, Saint Dorthea and Saint Elizabeth. The figure of Saint Elizabeth is dressed in white and is opposed in the foreground by a bearded figure of Saint Augustine, the pair reminding the viewer of Mary's virginity and purity at the time of her marriage to Joseph. The basket of flowers reminds the viewer of the sacrifice of both Mary and Jesus, and the somber figure of St. Catherine suggest the sorrow Mary endured as the mother of Christ. The saints allude to the stages of Mary's life. Provenance: The curious inscription "a. Barral," though appears like a signature, could suggest this painting was owned or commissioned by a member of the noble family de Barral, of France. The date coincides with the life of the Louisa de Barros, Countess of Barral (Brasilian/French 1816-1819) who was a devout catholic, and associated with the courts of Pedro II of Brazil and later Louis Philippe I of France.

  • Condition: Mild craquelure, some surface wear, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.

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