Convent, northern France, prior to 1937.[1] Baron Joseph van der Elst [1896-1971], Brussels, by 1937;[2] his son, Baron François van der Elst, Brussels; sold 1986 through (Spencer Samuels, New York) to NGA. [1] Unconfirmed information cited in 1942 Knoedler exhibition catalogue, and included on dealer's invoice. [2] Published by Max J. Friedländer, _Die Altniederländische Malerei_, Leiden, 1937: 90, as owned by van der Elst.