John Wright by 1866 (according to an old label on the reverse).

The canvas has a firm relining. The paint surface is secure if somewhat abraded and under a dirty varnish. Scattered retouchings are visible to the naked eye. Inspection under UV light confirms these. Offered in an elaborate gilt wood frame in fair condition.
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Dirck Helmbreker settled in Rome in 1659 and is associated with the third generation of Dutch Italianates working there. He was one of the later bamboccianti, a group of painters influenced by Pieter van Laer, called Il Bamboccio (1599 - circa 1642) who painted scenes of contemporary Italian peasant life.