A Late 18thC Inscribed Oil on Panel; Imago Veritatis; Formerly Belonging to Hugh Algernon Percy, the 10th Duke of Northumberland sub-Curios a closed hatch

a closed hatch

There are a few twentieth century reproductions of this type around but it is hard to find one of the period with the original decoration

Unlike many morality tales

This piece of advertising would hang especially well in a contemporary kitchen

Hand made by Indian tribesman

A Late 18thC Inscribed Oil on Panel; Imago Veritatis; Formerly Belonging to Hugh Algernon Percy, the 10th Duke of Northumberland sub-Curios a closed hatchOrigin: English School Period: Late Eighteenth Century Provenance: Formerly the Property of the Duke of Northumberland & Ex Christies London, 29th April, 1966 Date: c. 1760 1800 Height: 21. 75 inches Width: 16 inches The oil on oak panel showing the Imago Veritatis (Image of Truth) or true likeness of Jesus Christ depicted three quarter bust length on a sea green ground with a gilt inscription This form of our saviour was imprinted in emerald fory