Early 18th-Century Cusco School, La Resurrección Provocative The portrait is signed in

The portrait is signed in the lower left and framed/glazed

Fairytales were an inspiration for Christensen

1792 1803’ in the lower right

The artist has skilfully built up the oils in certain areas to give the painting a deeply textured (impasto) finish

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 27” x 32½” / 69cm x 82cmYear of creation: c

Early 18th-Century Cusco School, La Resurrección Provocative The portrait is signed inThis early 18th century Cusco School oil on canvas depicts Christ resurrected from the tomb. Lifted upon a choir of angels, he defeats death and the devil. The painting originated in Peru and was purchased by a previous owner from Lima, the capital. During the 17th century, Cusco, Peru, erupted with religious works, following the influence of artists who travelled over from Europe. From 1532, it was part of the Spanish empire and flooded with new