Paneel horende bij een achterglasschildering c. 1795 - 1899

This 19th century wooden panel is a rare example of an object designed to be the back of a reverse glass painting. Its oval shape and simple, unadorned surface hint at the delicate beauty of the artwork it once held. While the artist and subject of the original reverse glass painting remain unknown, the panel itself serves as a reminder of the craft and artistry of a bygone era. Reverse glass paintings, often created as devotional or commemorative pieces, were popular throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. This panel, now stripped of its vibrant imagery, offers a glimpse into the materials and techniques used in the production of these intriguing artworks.