17th Century Art

ARTIST - Northern Painter Active in Italy // PERIOD - First Half of the 17th Century // ORIGIN - Italy // MEDIUM - Oil on Wood Panel // STYLE - Flemish-Dutch Italianate Landscape, La...

Antonio Zanchi (Este, Italy, 1631 – Venice, Italy, 1722) Title: Prometheus Bound Year: 1655-1660 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 188 × 146 cm – with frame 194 x 152 x...

Italian sculptor (17th-18th century) - Triton playing a conch shell. 22 x 22 x h 51 cm. Full-length figure in patinated bronze on a rocaille carved and gilded wood base. The trito...

Circle or Follower of David Teniers, Peasant in a Tavern Inn, drinking and smoking. Oil on canvas, Framed: 39 x 47 cm. Typical Flemish Baroque Interior...

Oil on canvas dating from the Flemish school of the early 17th century, depicting a lively interior scene in a large kitchen within a palace. In the foreground, a lavishly set table ...

Provenance: Private Collection, Cranston, Rhode Island (by the 1950s?); by family descent until sold at: Bill Spicer Auction, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, 26 January 2011; where a...

The Flagellation of Christ Old Master Flemish School 17th century Medium: Oil on copper Dimensions: Image size 22 x 17 cm, frame size 39 x 31 cm

Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting depicts "Orpheus and the Animals." The harp-playing Orpheus sits centrally in front of a tree whose trunk bifurcates above his head. This central tree frames with its crown the scenery towards the horizon and at the same time offers through branches the possibility for many birds to find space. The left half of the picture is characterized by a seascape, at the edge of which the ruins of a castle can be seen deep in the background. This seascape, framed by mountains on the horizon, is the only area where sky can be seen. On this side, waterfowl such as storks, swans and ducks can be seen. In the right half, the viewer looks into a deep European forest. On this right side, more land animals can be found, such as deer, rabbits and lions, among others. Orpheus wears opulent red and gold trimmed clothing, under his blue breastplate we see a white shirt. His feet are adorned by elaborate sandals. His head is surrounded by a radiant laurel wreath ("poeta laureatus"). The young man is clearly identifiable as the singer and poet of Greek mythology, Orpheus, by his harp, the laurel wreath and the animals surrounding him. Orpheus was one of the Argonauts who, under Jason, was searching for the Golden Fleece. He sang so beautifully that he even conquered the angry sea and enemies by the magic of his lyre. During the journey, Orpheus is said to have drowned out even the sirens with his singing. It is said that he was the greatest of all poets and charmed people, animals, stones and trees with his singing. In total, 51 birds and 37 different species are depicted in the painting. The animals are mostly depicted in great detail and, except for a few, can be identified. Mainly European species of animals are shown. Exceptions are the ostrich-like nandu peeking out from behind the deer, as well as the large parrot on the upper left, and the two lions. Similar is the case for the large animal directly behind Orpheus on the right. The shape of the head suggests an arctic fox from the polar regions, even though the body is much too large. The arctic fox was first described in 1555 by Olaus Magnus. However, it could also be a depiction of a brown or black bear. An unusual detail is the animal, which is relatively isolated in the right background and looks to the left. It is not clearly identifiable, but it shows certain similarities with the Australian kangaroo. This was first described by Vespucci in 1500 and further by Francisco Pelsaert in 1629. If it is indeed a kangaroo, this would be one of the earliest surviving pictorial representations. In this painting, Orpheus is accompanied by a small monkey playing a viola da gamba. This is an iconographic peculiarity. In general, this painting has some peculiarities compared to other paintings with "Orpheus and the animals". The central positioning of Orpheus is quite common, but he usually holds a lyre and is dressed in an antique style, but not as opulently. The choice of animals is also remarkable: European animals in particular are seen, hardly any exotic features, such as camels or elephants. The two lions in the right foreground are a quotation from Peter Paul Rubens and his depiction of "Daniel in the Lion's Den", which was realized in an engraving. The present painting can be classified as belonging to the Flemish School of the 17th century on the basis of its painterly and compositional conception. From the circle of Jan Brueghel the Younger are numerous representations of this Orpheus - theme, which take it as an opportunity to show as many exotic animals. There are also echoes of Spanish painters such as Juan de Arellano...

Crispin van de Passe The Younger (c. 1594-1670) Untitled (French Noblemen on Horseback), c. 1620-1660 Engraving Sight: 11 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. Framed: 18 3/4 x 22 5/8 in. Inscribed in p...

European master (17th–18th century) - Portrait of a Nobleman. 81 x 65 cm (without frame) - 100.5 x 83.5 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in a carved and gilded wooden frame (not sig...

Oil on Canvas. L'opera riprende i modi diffusi in tutta Europa da Jakob Ferdinand Voet, pittore fiammingo affermatosi soprattutto come ritrattista, che ebbe ampio seguito sia negli a...

Oil on cupper and wooden panel . Our tender representation is from the second half of the 17th century , follower of Cornelis de Baellieur School. The adoration of the Magi flemish s...

This strong Flemish Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to Ferdinand Voet. The sitter is Anna De Hooghe, the fourth wife of artist Ludolf Bakhuizen (1631-1708), a German-born Dutch painter, draughtsman, calligrapher and printmaker. He was the leading Dutch painter of maritime subjects after Willem van de Velde the Elder and Younger left for England in 1672. He also painted portraits of his family and circle of friends. Painted circa 1660 Anna is standing profile but turned to the viewer/artist with her hand to her heart. She is set in a landscape at twilight. A really lovely painting and superb example of Dutch art. It is recorded in the RKD archives with N Maes signature LL - since removed through restoration. Provenance. The estate of George Way. Archive RKD Condition. Oil on canvas, 38 inches by 34 inches unframed and in good condition. Frame. Housed in a fine period carved frame, 46 inches by 42 inches framed and in good condition. Jacob Ferdinand Voet or Jakob Ferdinand Voet (1639-1689) was a Flemish portrait...

GIOVANNI FRANCESCO BARBIERI, known as GUERCINO (1591-1666) Leaning Nude Man (recto); Kneeling Man, Hands Tied Behind His Back (verso) Black chalk heightened with white on light blu...

Etching and drypoint on laid paper, 1651. New Hollstein's third, and final, state. Full sheet size 5.38 x6.5 inches. Frame size 14.25 x 16.75 inches. Catalogue raisonné references...

1641. Etching on cream wove paper, 5 1/16 x 7 11/16 inches (128 x 195 mm), narrow margins. Printed 19th century on a remainder which has a partially trimmed, printed image of a Virgi...

A very fine Italian 17th century oval oil on canvas "Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns" Circle of Pierre Mignard (French, 1612-1695) within...

Portrait of Barbara Palmer 1st Duchess of Cleveland 1640-1709, half-length wearing a red dress and portrayed within a cartouche. Circa 1680 Oil On...

A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck.  Anne C...

Antonio Balestra (1666–1740) – "Samson & Delilah" Artist: Antonio Balestra (1666–1740) Title: "Samson & Delilah" Medium: Oil on canvas Framed Dimensions: 147 x 165 cm Can...

La obra es de autor anónimo. El retablo va muy bien enmarcado con un marco neogótico del siglo xix en madera estofada y policromada. Medidas del retablo: 88 cm. altura x 56 cm. anc...

Guardian Angel Italian School, 17th century Oil painting on copper, framed Framed size: 12 x 10.5 inches Fine quality early Italian Old Master oil on copper panel, dating to the 17t...

Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641, Flemish) Study of a Head of Man Circa 1627-32, Van Dyck’s second Antwerp period Oil on paper, laid down on canvas Dimensions 15 x 14 inches (38.1 x 3...

Etching on Ingres D'arches off-white laid paper, signed and dated Fourth and final state Posthumous Impression, 1998 3.5 x 3.12 in (8.89 x 7.92 cm) Framed 17.88 x 17.63 in

Guido Reni (Bologna 1575 - 1642) Workshop of Probably Gian Domenico Cerrini, the Cavalier Perugino (Perugia 1609 - Rome 1681) Saint Catherine of Alexandria Oil on canvas 65 x 5...

The Virgin and Child with two music-making angels, after Van Dyck; in clouds, the Virgin shown half-length supporting the infant Jesus on an orb, looking to right at an angel playing...

A superb impression from an important mid-19th century collection. Etching on white laid paper with a partial crown and shield watermark, 4 x 2 7/8 inches (102 mm x 73 mm), margins....

Pastoral Scene with Figures Dutch Old Master, 17th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 16.5 x 24 inches Canvas : 13 x 21 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very g...

Oil painting on canvas 52 x 68 cm, with gilt wood frame, 58 x 75 cm. is the work of the painter couple Viviano Codazzi (Valsassina 1603-Rome 1670), who specialized as a quadraturist...

Portrait of Anne-Louise-Julie de Crevant, Duchess of Humières French School, late 17th century, circa 1685 (unsigned) Circle of Jacob Ferdinand Voet (Antwerp 1639 – Paris 1689) Oil ...

circa 1650 Ink and wash on laid paper, 3 3/8 x 2 1/4 inches (87 x 58 mm), the full sheet. In very good condition, adhered to a slip of archival paper at the top and bottom sheet edge...

Christ surrounded by angels in the desert Circle of Pietro da Cortona, born as Pietro Berrettini (Cortona 1597 - Rome 1669) Oils on canvas (66 x 50 cm. - in frame 80 x 64 cm.) The ...

Rembrandt's print 'Christ Crucified Between Two Thieves: an oval plate' is one of the most captivating of the artist's oeuvre. Etched to an oval rather than a rectangular plate and t...

Portrait of a Gentleman in Armour and Azure Cloak with Diamond Brooch c.1700 Attributed to Joseph Vivienne (1657-1735) The sitter in this superb portrait, offered by Titan Fine Art...

Attributed to Ludolf Backhuysen Dutch Coastal Vessels and a Merchantman Off a Harbour Mouth Oil on canvas Canvas Size 22 1/4 x 30 in Framed Size 29 x...

A highly atmospheric panoramic harbor capriccio painted in the Venetian tradition of the late 17th century, depicting an imagined Mediterranean port animated by sailing vessels, fish...

A highly important Flemish Old Master oil painting by Peter Van Lint (1609-1690), titled "Preparing for the Hunt", the painting is dated & signed by the artist, 1620. The painting wa...

Oil on canvas, applied to additional reinforcing canvas. North Italian school of the 17th century. The scene is taken from the biblical book of Numbers: because the Israelites who ha...

Portrait of a Lady (female saint?) Italian School, 17th century oil on copper, framed frame: 9 x 8 inches board: 5 x 4 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and ...

Oil on Canvas. Tuscan school of the seventeenth century. The saint is traditionally dressed in the Dominican habit, with the crown of thorns on her head and, at her feet, a lily, a s...

Outstanding still life Salami, Bread, Biscuits Glass and Glass Bottles, realized with the technique of Oil on Canvas and surrounded by a modern wooden frame. With its soft tones and...

Michelangelo Cerquozzi (Rome 1602–1660) circle Battle Scene oil on canvas 38 x 48 cm. with frame 55 x 66 cm. The compositional and stylistic characteristics of this delightf...

Ducks On The Riverbank, 17th Century circle of MARMADUKE CRADOCK (1660-1717) Large 17th Century scene of Ducks on the riverbank while a hunt ensues on the distance, oil on canvas. ...

Portrait of a Lady Attributed to Nicolas Fouché (Troyes, 1653-Paris, 1733) Late 17th century French School, Paris, circa 1690-1695 not signed Oil on canvas: h. 99 cm, w. 79 cm Impo...

The Resting Place Dutch School, mid 17th century oil painting on board, unframed canvas: 7 x 9 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), 17th Century circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680) Large circa 1700 portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), oil on canvas. Excellent qual...

Mary Beale Portrait of His Royal Highness James Duke of York & Albany 1633-1699 Oil on canvas, inscribed on reverse, unsigned Image size: 30 x 25 inches (76 x 63.5 cm) Contempora...

Rembrandt's print 'Christ Crucified Between Two Thieves: an oval plate' is one of the most captivating of the artist's oeuvre. Etched to an oval rather than a rectangular plate and t...

Workshop / Circle of Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668) Landscape with Gentleman on Horseback and Peasant Woman Receiving Alms oil on oak panel 12.40 x 14.17 inches (31.5 x 36 cm) wit...

Vanitas Still Life Of A Skull & Snake, oil on panel follower of Pieter Claesz (1597-1660) Dutch Vanitas still life of a Skull and snake, oil on panel. Excellent quality and conditi...

17th Century Italian School St Peter Oil on Canvas 55 1/2 x 41 inches This large and tender rendering of Saint Peter was painted by the hand of great Italian painter of the 17th Cen...

Oil on Canvas. The original painting this looks at, faithful even in size, belonging to a private collection was exhibited in 2022 at the exhibition organized by the Museum of Santa ...

Pair of copper paintings, military march with cavalry. Adam Frans van der Meulen, 17th century. Artist: Adam Frans Van Der Meulen. Attributed. Dimensions without frame: 21 × 18 cm e...

A an impression after Rembrandt's only state of this image. Paris: 1644. Etching and engraving on high quality buff wove paper 4 7/8 x 4 1/2 inches (124 x 114 mm); sheet 12 5/8 x 1...

Domenico Maria Canuti (Bologna, Italy, 1626 – 1684) Title: Assumption of the Virgin Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 138 x 104.5 cm Not signed Expertise by Professo...

Figure Studies Attriubted to Cornelis Schut (1597 - 1655) Flemish ink drawing on paper, inscribed on mount size: 4.75 x 7 inches private collection, France The painting is in overa...

"La Fuite en Egypte (The Flight into Egypt)" is an original etching by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gelee). This piece depicts the biblical story of Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus goin...

Isaac van Ostade (1621-1649) – "Winter Landscape" An exquisite 17th-century Dutch Golden Age winter scene by Isaac van Ostade (1621-1649), a master of genre painting renowned for his...

Jacob Ochtervelt (Workshop) The Grape Seller oil on canvas unframed: 80.7 x 61 cm.; 31 ¾ x 24 in. framed: 109.5 x 89 cm.; 43 1/8 x 35 in. Essay: This captivating piece, originating from the studio of the revered Dutch artist Jacob Ochtervelt, mirrors the composition of a signed and dated 1669 canvas by Ochtervelt that is presently housed in the Hermitage museum. Its subject, "The Grape Seller" immerses us in a typical 17th-century interior, replete with characters from various strata of society. At the center, a fruit vendor is depicted bending over to weigh grapes for the buyer. A child hands some of the grapes to her mother to taste, their attentive maid standing by. The backdrop showcases typical Ochtervelt details: a hint of the city visible through the doorway, light filtering in through an overhead window, and a playful dog at their side. The exquisite quality of the piece is evident in the minutiae, such as the intricate detailing of the mother's earring, which in reality spans only a few millimeters yet boasts impressive attention to detail. Initially, Sotheby's considered this work to be an autograph piece by Ochtervelt. But due to some uncertainty, it was auctioned as Workshop of Jacob Ochtervelt. On the other hand, the esteemed Cabinet Turquin in Paris leans toward attributing the piece directly to Jacob Ochtervelt himself. The painting is framed in an authentic period frame, which has been delicately restored by Stockholm's Förgyllning och Bildhuggeri. The frame retains its age-old patina and, while in used condition, has minor imperfections adding to its charm. Another interesting thing worth to mention is the painting's provenance. It was once owned by the 1st Viscount Rothermere (1868-1940), the founder of the Daily Mail and Daily Mirror...

Seventeenth-century Tuscan painter Angel of the Annunciation Oil on canvas 52 x 74.5 cm Framed 94 x 71 cm The work on offer, characterised by a refined sacredness, depicts...