Lot Essay
The compostion follows a 'tronie' by Jacob Backer in a private collection (see W. Sumowski, Gemälde der Rembrandt-Schüler, Landau, 1983, I, p. 196, no. 20, illustrated).
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A 'tronie' of a young man in ecclesiastical dress
Details
Circle of Jacob Adriaensz. Backer (Harlingen 1608-1651 Amsterdam)
A 'tronie' of a young man in ecclesiastical dress
oil on panel
60.3 x 49.5 cm.
A 'tronie' of a young man in ecclesiastical dress
oil on panel
60.3 x 49.5 cm.
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