Joseph and Potiphar's wife

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

This painting is executed on a panel which has been marouflaged to a secondary support panel, which is further secured by a cradle on the reverse. The paint layer is stable under a clear varnish, which nicely saturates the colors. Pentimenti are visible around Joseph's proper left foot, as seen in the catalogue image. An uneven craquelure is visible across the surface. In natural light restorations to the background architecture are visible. Additional restorations in Joseph's blue tunic are detectable by the unassisted eye. A small damage can be seen at in the draped bed canopy, but has been nicely restored. Inspection under ultraviolet light revealed some additional restorations in the flesh tones of both figures, to the red velvet be linens, to the drapery folds in the canopy, and to the darkest area of shadows in the architecture at far left. Further inspection with a UV lamp is hindered by an opaque varnish. The painting should be hung as is offered in a typical Dutch-style frame.