Early 18th-Century Cusco School, La Resurrección

Early 18th-Century Cusco School, La ResurrecciónThis early 18th century Cusco School oil on canvas depicts Christ resurrected from the tomb. Lifted upon a choir of angels, he defeats death and the devil. The painting originated in Peru and was purchased by a previous owner from Lima, the capital. During the 17th century, Cusco, Peru, erupted with religious works, following the influence of artists who travelled over from Europe. From 1532, it was part of the Spanish empire and flooded with new

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 25” x 33” / 63cm x 84cmYear of creation: 1943Provenance: GermanyCondition: Several scratches including an area towards the top right

the age of the canvas

Westerbeek was one of several artists particularly adept at fulfilling that need

A charming pair of small portraits depicting two members of a Danish family

scratches and some minor paint loss

and always enjoyed great popularity

with all three providing an insightful narrative on Victorian society

All underpinned by a respect for the Old Masters

The artist has painted her bird pendant particularly nicely and it holds a small stone

Poole was a master at capturing nature’s restful moods

he’s interwoven a glamorous interior with several symbolic references

She probably taught the dog to raise its paw and was pleased to demonstrate this during the sitting