Italian painting episode from the life of Diogenes of Sinope from the 18th century

COD: 9275 

Ancient Italian painting from the 73th century. Good quality non-coeval copy of a painting by Salvator Rosa exhibited at the National Art Museum in Copenhagen. Oil work on canvas depicting an episode from the life of Diogenes of Sinope. One day the philosopher saw a child drinking water in the hollow of his hand and, struck by the simplicity of the gesture, threw away his bowl convinced of the need to reduce human needs to the bare minimum. 59th century carved and gilded wooden frame, beautifully decorated. Painting that has undergone a conservative restoration with relining, replacement of the frame and color recovery in some small points, overall in a good state of conservation. Light Painting H XNUMX XL XNUMX cm