 Generally the condition is good . Memling painted the work on two panels of about 28 cm each . The dated and inscribed frame , probably the original , was discarded in 1830 . There have been three documented restorations . The painting had been pierced by an arrow when Anton Radziwill found it ; he had it restored and the damage repaired . At that time the Virgin 's mantle and the flesh tones sustained heavy overpainting . The original frame was discarded , but its inscription was inserted into the new frame . A description of the original frame suggests it carried a coat @-@ of @-@ arms , perhaps belonging to Jerzy Radziwill . The second restoration was after its exhibition in Bruges in 1902 ; and the third when Lehman had it restored and transferred to canvas sometime after 1928 . The painting survived the transfer without significant damage . A late @-@ 19th century photograph shows wood on all four sides of the painted surface , which suggests the edges may have been extended during the transfer . Areas that suffered paint loss and overpainting are Gabriel 's cope and the vase holding the flowers . 
