Netherlandish alabaster relief by Jan or Hans Verbeke, circa 1600

Netherlandish alabaster relief by Jan or Hans Verbeke, circa 1600, Malines.

Depicting Dido receiving Aeneas and Cupid disguised as Ascanius.

Jan or Hans Verbeke was known from 1595 until 1607 in the same Guild, cleynsteker since 1610.

Monogrammed VB, in its original oak and pastiglia frame.

The alabaster; 12cm x 9.5cm

The frame; 22.5cm x 19.5cm