The painting was attributed to Francesco Fernandi known as l'Imperiali by Prof. Giancarlo Sestieri (communication to the property).
Provenance: The Rev. W.T. Saward, Holme Pierpont Rectory, Nottingham, 1926; Christie's sale London, 24 giugno 1932, lot 96; Christie's sale London, 30 Ottobre 1998, lotto 80; Private collection, Rome.