18th-century original oil on canvas painting from Sweden depicting a dramatic narrative scene. The composition features a young maiden held by a crowned figure wielding a knife, surrounded by soldiers carrying swords and spears. In the background stands a church with a conical-shaped roof topped by a cross, anchoring the scene within a religious or historical context. The canvas shows extensive age-related craquelure throughout, with scattered scuffs and abrasions, including more concentrated wear in the lower right area. The painting would benefit from a surface cleaning, left to the discretion of the buyer.
The wood gilt frame shows age-appropriate loss, scrapes, scratches, and abrasions consistent with its age. A compelling and evocative European work reflecting the drama and symbolism common to the period.
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