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Louis Gallait (Belgian, 1810-1887) The Oath of Vargas (framed 74.0 x 89.5 x 5.0 cm (29 1/8 x 35 ...
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Louis Gallait (Belgian, 1810-1887) The Oath of Vargas signed and dated 'Louis Gallait 1856' (lower left); attributed on a presentation plaque; inscribed 'Belmont' (on the reverse) oil on panel 63.0 x 79.0 cm (24 13/16 x 31 1/8 in). framed 74.0 x 89.5 x 5.0 cm (29 1/8 x 35 1/4 x 1 15/16 in). Footnotes: Provenance The Estate of Eleanor Robeson Belmont, New York. The present private collection (by descent from the previous, 1979). N.B. The present work depicts an infamous moment of colonial and anti-Protestant history. Juan de Vargas (1517-circa 1575/80), in red, stands before Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva (1508-83). In 1567, at the start of the Eighty Years' War (or Dutch Revolt), Alva was tasked by Philip II of Spain with extinguishing any opposition to Spanish rule in the Netherlands. The ensuing struggle made Alva notorious for the oppression and brutality, particularly against Protestants, with which he enacted his aims. Here, Vargas swears loyalty to Alva's anti-Protestant mission and vows to establish the Council of Troubles (known also as the Council of Blood) to extirpate all efforts for Dutch independence. Dominican friars look on in the background. Gallait painted at least two other versions of this subject. A very similar composition dated one year later (perhaps a second version of the present work) was sold at Christie's Royaumont Abbey Palace sale on September 19, 2011, lot 651. Another version is held at the Wallace Collection and is dated 1835 (P308). OVERALL CONDITION: Under UV examination, there are some scattered small spots of retouch along the upper edge. There is very fine craquelure throughout. There is surface grime and grime and darkening to the varnish layer. There appears to be some blooming to the varnish layer. The painting could benefit from a gentle cleaning. Additional images are available upon request. This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our cataloguers. It is not a comprehensive condition report and if you require more detailed information, please contact us. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis, with all faults and imperfections. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Louis Gallait (Belgian, 1810-1887) The Oath of Vargas signed and dated 'Louis Gallait 1856' (lower left); attributed on a presentation plaque; inscribed 'Belmont' (on the reverse) oil on panel 63.0 x 79.0 cm (24 13/16 x 31 1/8 in). framed 74.0 x 89.5 x 5.0 cm (29 1/8 x 35 1/4 x 1 15/16 in). Footnotes: Provenance The Estate of Eleanor Robeson Belmont, New York. The present private collection (by descent from the previous, 1979). N.B. The present work depicts an infamous moment of colonial and anti-Protestant history. Juan de Vargas (1517-circa 1575/80), in red, stands before Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva (1508-83). In 1567, at the start of the Eighty Years' War (or Dutch Revolt), Alva was tasked by Philip II of Spain with extinguishing any opposition to Spanish rule in the Netherlands. The ensuing struggle made Alva notorious for the oppression and brutality, particularly against Protestants, with which he enacted his aims. Here, Vargas swears loyalty to Alva's anti-Protestant mission and vows to establish the Council of Troubles (known also as the Council of Blood) to extirpate all efforts for Dutch independence. Dominican friars look on in the background. Gallait painted at least two other versions of this subject. A very similar composition dated one year later (perhaps a second version of the present work) was sold at Christie's Royaumont Abbey Palace sale on September 19, 2011, lot 651. Another version is held at the Wallace Collection and is dated 1835 (P308). OVERALL CONDITION: Under UV examination, there are some scattered small spots of retouch along the upper edge. There is very fine craquelure throughout. There is surface grime and grime and darkening to the varnish layer. There appears to be some blooming to the varnish layer. The painting could benefit from a gentle cleaning. Additional images are available upon request. This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our cataloguers. It is not a comprehensive condition report and if you require more detailed information, please contact us. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis, with all faults and imperfections. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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