Oil on copper, attributed to Denijs Calvaert, depicting "Adoration of the Magi". It is in excellent condition, with some old restorations, and can be dated between the late 16th and early 17th century. Beautiful 16th-century style frame made in the 19th century. On the back of the copper there is a plaque stating that it belonged to Mr. Joseph Koepfli, American scientist and philanthropist.
Denijs Calvaert or Dionysius the Fleming (Antwerp 1540-Bologna 1619) was a Flemish painter belonging to the late-Mannerist movement. After studying landscape painting with van Qeecborn in Antwerp, he settled in Bologna, perfecting his nude painting technique with Prospero Fontana, abandoning his Flemish manner for the Italian one. In 1560 he collaborated in Rome with Lorenzo Sabatini in the Vatican decorations. Back in Bologna, in 1574 he opened a school that boasted prestigious students such as Guido Reni, Domenichino, Francesco Albani.
Copper dimensions 47x35.5 cm, with frame 68 x 56.5 cm.
