Flemish School, circle of Daniel Seghers (Flemish, 1590-1661) and Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), oil on canvas religious painting depicting the Pieta; the Virgin Mary holds the crucified Christ in her lap at the foot of the cross, flanked by angels, with God the Father watching from above. The scene is surrounded by colorful floral foliage including tulips and roses against a dark background. Unsigned. Old label en verso illegibly reads "Segh..1590-1660, 1632-1693 Figuno." Housed in a carved giltwood frame. Sight: 28" H x 22 1/4" W. Framed: 34" H x 28" W. 17th century.

Property of a Tennessee Religious Institution. Considerable grime; in need of cleaning. Area of exfoliation with losses, bottom right corner, approximately 8" long. Some scattered and fleabite losses around the perimeter. Painting has not been lined. Frame with scattered wear and gilt loss to corners.