Authentication, appraisal, condition report, full restoration of painting
Painter
Jacques Courtois
Title of painting
Battle between Christians and Saracens
Date
17th Century
Location of painting
Belgium
Type of owner
Gaasbeek Castle museum
Project status
Under treatment
Restoration
The work has suffered aesthetically due to the discoloration of old retouches and yellowing of the varnish. The fragile paint layer will be fixated and lacunes filled and retouched. The stretcher will undergo preventive anti-pest treatment.
The painting was acquired by the State of Belgium in 1976 for the Gaasbeek Castle Estate museum. The painter, Jacques Courtois, is known for his sizable historical battle scenes. This particular painting depicts the siege of Vienna.