after Christofano Allori (1577-1621), The Christ Child Asleep on the Cross

Oil on panel, 19th century, indiscernible inscription at left on cross, unframed.

9 3/8 x 12 1/8 in.

A very fine copy of the original painting by Allori, housed in Florence's Palatina Gallery. Such copies were popular in the 19th century with examples in the British Museum and The Argory, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, National Trust.

Some general wear to panel, including areas of loss near edges.