This substantial oil on canvas has been attributed to a follower of Francesco Solimena (1657-1747).
Solimena was born in Canale di Serino, near Avellino. He modeled his art after the Roman Baroque masters, Luca Giordano and Giovanni Lanfranco, and Mattia Preti, whose technique of warm brownish shadowing Solimena emulated.
The work measures 32.5" by 42" with recent professional framing in an ebonized deep cove frame with a gilt liner. The canvas has been relined, cleaned, and restored. An early work ready to display and enjoy. Offered here at $1975.
Below are close views of "Adoration". Please contact me for enlargeable images.
 
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Here are other Old Masters here from our collection for your consideration:
A 17th century oil on canvas, probably Italian, in an old surface and retaining an old and appealing gilt frame. Relined and restored. 28" by 34" overall. $1850
A companion pair of early paintings in oil on canvas that are a narrative of the martyrdom of John the Baptist and the beheading of King Cyrus. These are possibly Spanish and of the 17th or 18th century. Later, appropriate framing, each 26" by 36" overall.
$2495 the pair.
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