Divine inspiration

Details

Petrus van Schendel (Belgian, 1806-1870)
Divine inspiration
signed and dated 'P. van Schendel 1844' (lower right)
oil on panel
54.5 x 44.5 cm.

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Lot Essay

The seal on the reverse refers to Etienne Le Roy, restorer and commissary-expert to the Royal Museum in Bruxelles.

The attribution has been kindly confirmed by Jan de Meere after firsthand examination.

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