ITALIAN SCHOOL Second half of the 17th century Flower... Lot 33

ITALIAN SCHOOL Second half of the 17th century Flower garland with Christ the gardener and Mary Magdalene in the center In the background, the holy women returning from the tomb Oil on canvas (On the reverse, towards the middle right, a small piece of reinforcement 11.5 x 12 cm) H. 80.5 - L. 102.5 cm Louis XIV-style wood and gilded stucco frame with foliate scrolls and floret motifs To be compared with the floral garlands surrounding mythological or religious scenes attributed to Pier Francesco Cittadini (1616 - 1681), such as the one of similar dimensions (81 x 103 cm) with Christ and the Samaritan woman at the well (Cf. Fondazione Federico Zeri, Catalogo. Cittadini Pier Francesco, Numero scheda 85604).