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Early 1800's Italian Classical Landscape with Ancient Ruins & Sea Port Painting
Early 1800's Italian Classical Landscape with Ancient Ruins & Sea Port Painting

Early 1800's Italian Classical Landscape with Ancient Ruins & Sea Port Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Italian Classical Landscape Italian artist, circa 1800's oil on canvas laid on board, framed framed: 9.5 x 13 inches board: 7 x 11 inches provenance: private collection condition...

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Set of 7 Original Paintings - The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Classical
Set of 7 Original Paintings - The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Classical

Set of 7 Original Paintings - The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Classical

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Seven Wonders of the Classical World English School, early 20th century set of seven (7) 7 x oil paintings on paper mounted on board, framed Glass covering framed: 22 x 14 inch...

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Early 20th Century English School Figurative Paintings

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Oil

17th-century Flemish painting, a large landscape featuring sailing ships
17th-century Flemish painting, a large landscape featuring sailing ships

17th-century Flemish painting, a large landscape featuring sailing ships

Located in Vicoforte, IT

This painting lends itself to collections dedicated to ancient landscapes, Nordic painting, or classical interiors, combining the charm of the Mediterranean port with the refined sen...

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Mid-17th Century Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

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Oil

17th-century Flemish painting, a large landscape featuring sailing ships
17th-century Flemish painting, a large landscape featuring sailing ships

17th-century Flemish painting, a large landscape featuring sailing ships

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

This painting lends itself to collections dedicated to ancient landscapes, Nordic painting, or classical interiors, combining the charm of the Mediterranean port with the refined sen...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Other Paintings

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Canvas

Vintage 1966 Original Abstract Figurative Oil on Board
Vintage 1966 Original Abstract Figurative Oil on Board

Vintage 1966 Original Abstract Figurative Oil on Board

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Featuring a frieze-like composition, the work depicts rhythmic, gestural figures caught in dynamic motion—reminiscent of ancient cave paintings or classical Greco-Roman reliefs reima...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Metal

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#3 BLUE WISE: AND I WILL KEEP ON SEARCHING
#3 BLUE WISE: AND I WILL KEEP ON SEARCHING

#3 BLUE WISE: AND I WILL KEEP ON SEARCHING

By Fran Bull

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These paintings by Fran Bull borrow their central image from two traditions: ancient Classical sculptures and Renaissance painting and sculptures.

#2 BLACK SKIES II: A DREAM WHICH NEVER ENDS
#2 BLACK SKIES II: A DREAM WHICH NEVER ENDS

#2 BLACK SKIES II: A DREAM WHICH NEVER ENDS

By Fran Bull

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These paintings by Fran Bull borrow their central image from two traditions: ancient Classical sculptures and Renaissance painting and sculptures.

Classical 19th Century European Painting Figures in Ancient Landscape
Classical 19th Century European Painting Figures in Ancient Landscape

Classical 19th Century European Painting Figures in Ancient Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Italian/ French School, 19th Century Title: Classical Landscape Medium: gouache painting, framed behind glass image: 15.75 x 24.5 inches Provenance: private coll...

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19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Gouache

Classical French Oil Painting Figures before Ancient Roman Architecture
Classical French Oil Painting Figures before Ancient Roman Architecture

Classical French Oil Painting Figures before Ancient Roman Architecture

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Exceptionally fine quality oil painting on canvas, depicting these travellers before ancient Roman architecture and statues. The subject is likely taken from a Grand Tour expedition ...

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18th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Classical Figures Ancient Italianate Landscape, huge oil painting and frame
Classical Figures Ancient Italianate Landscape, huge oil painting and frame

Classical Figures Ancient Italianate Landscape, huge oil painting and frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Classical Gardens Continental School, late 20th century oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 30 x 40 inches framed: 42 x 52 inches Provenance: private collection, Suffolk, En...

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Late 20th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge 18th Century Oil Painting Classical Landscape Ancient Castle with Figures
Huge 18th Century Oil Painting Classical Landscape Ancient Castle with Figures

Huge 18th Century Oil Painting Classical Landscape Ancient Castle with Figures

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Classical Landscape English School, 18th century oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 34.5 x 36.5 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condi...

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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Early 20th Century Watercolour Of A Classical Ancient Greek Woman
Early 20th Century Watercolour Of A Classical Ancient Greek Woman

Early 20th Century Watercolour Of A Classical Ancient Greek Woman

Located in Ongar, GB

A very nice watercolour and sketch of a classical ancient Greek woman mounted in an ebonised wooden frame. Dated May 10th 1919. Please contact us for a worldwide shipping quote

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Vintage 1910s English Classical Greek Paintings

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Parchment Paper

N.3 Antique Paintings Classical Architectural Ruins, Canvas, Wood Frame, '700
N.3 Antique Paintings Classical Architectural Ruins, Canvas, Wood Frame, '700

N.3 Antique Paintings Classical Architectural Ruins, Canvas, Wood Frame, '700

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Set of 3 ancient paintings depicting classical architectural ruins, painted on canvas with a molurate wood frame and moved in the upper part, built and hand painted, it was probably ...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Italian Neoclassical Style Putti Oil Painting on Oval Glass in Giltwood Frame
Italian Neoclassical Style Putti Oil Painting on Oval Glass in Giltwood Frame

Italian Neoclassical Style Putti Oil Painting on Oval Glass in Giltwood Frame

Located in Firenze, IT

Both the color palette and the scene recall the Pompeian taste typical of ancient classical frescoes. The painting is housed in a rectangular gilt wood frame embellished with carved ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings

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Art Glass, Glass, Wood

Figures Dancing Classical Ancient Ruins & Landscape Large Old Master Painting
Figures Dancing Classical Ancient Ruins & Landscape Large Old Master Painting

Figures Dancing Classical Ancient Ruins & Landscape Large Old Master Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Revelry in a Classical Landscape Italian School, early 18th century (circa 1700) oil painting on canvas, laid on board, unframed board: 20 x 36 inches provenance: private collection,...

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Huge Classical Old Master Oil Painting Ancient Roman Buildings Merchants Port
Huge Classical Old Master Oil Painting Ancient Roman Buildings Merchants Port

Huge Classical Old Master Oil Painting Ancient Roman Buildings Merchants Port

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Ancient Trading Port Italian Old Master, 18th century unsigned oil painting on canvas, in antique gilt frame of beautiful quality canvas: 32 x 33 inches framed: 37 x 38 inches co...

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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large 1700's Italian Classical Oil Painting Figures in Ancient Landscape
Large 1700's Italian Classical Oil Painting Figures in Ancient Landscape

Large 1700's Italian Classical Oil Painting Figures in Ancient Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Figures in a Classical Landscape Italian School, early 18th century oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 23.5 x 30 inches canvas: 18 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, UK ...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Antique French Oil Classical Trading Port Ancient Roman Architecture & Ships
Antique French Oil Classical Trading Port Ancient Roman Architecture & Ships

Antique French Oil Classical Trading Port Ancient Roman Architecture & Ships

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Trading Port French School, mid 19th century oil painting on board, framed condition: the painting is in very good and presentable condition. The frame, which is period with the ...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Oil

1830's French Oil Romantic Classical Sunset Landscape Ancient Ruins Lake Figures
1830's French Oil Romantic Classical Sunset Landscape Ancient Ruins Lake Figures

1830's French Oil Romantic Classical Sunset Landscape Ancient Ruins Lake Figures

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

French School, circa 1830's oil on canvas, framed framed: 21.5 x 24 inches canvas: 18 x 26 inches provenance: from a collection in France the painting is in overall very good and sou...

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

18th C Italian Classical Grand Tour Ancient City Old Ruins & Figures
18th C Italian Classical Grand Tour Ancient City Old Ruins & Figures

18th C Italian Classical Grand Tour Ancient City Old Ruins & Figures

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: The Italian City Artist/ School: English/ Italian School, late 18th century; a Grand Tour work. Medium: pencil drawing. Size: 6.75 x 9.75 inches Provenance: from a priva...

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

N.3 Antique Paintings Classical Architectural Ruins, Canvas, Wood Frame, '700
N.3 Antique Paintings Classical Architectural Ruins, Canvas, Wood Frame, '700

N.3 Antique Paintings Classical Architectural Ruins, Canvas, Wood Frame, '700

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Set of 3 ancient paintings depicting classical architectural ruins, painted on canvas with a molurate wood frame and moved in the upper part, built and hand painted, it was probably ...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Italian Neoclassical Style Oil Painting on Oval Glass with Putti iGiltwood Frame
Italian Neoclassical Style Oil Painting on Oval Glass with Putti iGiltwood Frame

Italian Neoclassical Style Oil Painting on Oval Glass with Putti iGiltwood Frame

Located in Firenze, IT

Both the color palette and the scene recall the Pompeian taste typical of ancient classical frescoes. The painting is housed in a rectangular gilt wood frame embellished with carved...

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Late 19th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings

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Glass, Oil

Rural Landscape Painting Attributed to J.B. Pillement, XVIII Century
Rural Landscape Painting Attributed to J.B. Pillement, XVIII Century

Rural Landscape Painting Attributed to J.B. Pillement, XVIII Century

By Jean-Baptiste Pillement

Located in Spinea, Veneto

Rural landscape painting with ancient classical ruins attributed to Jean-Baptiste Pillement – XVIII century This oil-on-canvas painting attributed to French artist Jean-Baptiste Pil...

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Antique 18th Century European Paintings

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Canvas

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By George Stubbs

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

Circle of George Stubbs The Lions Den Oil on canvas Canvas Size 11 x 14 1/2 in Framed Size 17 x 21 in George Stubbs, one of the most celebrated animal painters of the 18th century, ...

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18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

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Oil

Deposition Atala De Roussy-trioson Paint Oil on canvas 19/20th Century French
Deposition Atala De Roussy-trioson Paint Oil on canvas 19/20th Century French

Deposition Atala De Roussy-trioson Paint Oil on canvas 19/20th Century French

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The deposition of Atala Follower of Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson (Montargis, 1767 - Paris, 1824) 19th-20th century Oil on canvas 47 x 65 cm. - Framed 67 x 84 cm The propos...

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Late 19th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Oil

Baroque Italian - Set of four 18th century panel paintings - Evangelists
Baroque Italian - Set of four 18th century panel paintings - Evangelists

Baroque Italian - Set of four 18th century panel paintings - Evangelists

Located in Varmo, IT

Italian painter (18th century) - The Four Evangelists. 25.5 x 19 cm (without frame) - 29 x 22.5 cm (with frame). Group of four oils on panel, in wooden frames (not signed). The se...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

17th Century Italian Old Master Oil - Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple
17th Century Italian Old Master Oil - Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple

17th Century Italian Old Master Oil - Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: 17th Century Italian School Title: The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: canvas: 21” x 16” (53.3 x 40.8cm) Pro...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Sir Anthony Van Dyck 17th Century Oil Painting Study of a Head of a Man
Sir Anthony Van Dyck 17th Century Oil Painting Study of a Head of a Man

Sir Anthony Van Dyck 17th Century Oil Painting Study of a Head of a Man

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

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...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Hotel Fouquet's Paris" Post-Impressionist Street Scene Oil on Canvas Framed
"Hotel Fouquet's Paris" Post-Impressionist Street Scene Oil on Canvas Framed

"Hotel Fouquet's Paris" Post-Impressionist Street Scene Oil on Canvas Framed

By Te Pencke

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Te Pencke. Pencke was a Parisian painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his generation. His work is...

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20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Baroque Italian painter - 17/18th century figure painting - Franciscan friar
Baroque Italian painter - 17/18th century figure painting - Franciscan friar

Baroque Italian painter - 17/18th century figure painting - Franciscan friar

Located in Varmo, IT

Italian painter (17th–18th century) - Seated Franciscan friar writing (preparatory sketch). 14 x 16.5 cm (without frame) - 19 x 21.5 cm (with frame). Oil on panel, in wooden frame ...

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Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Neoclassical Style Lacquered Five Panel Screen Fragment
Neoclassical Style Lacquered Five Panel Screen Fragment

Neoclassical Style Lacquered Five Panel Screen Fragment

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic Asian five panel screen fragment of a larger painted screen. The screen features a lacquered canvas over a wood frame depicting neoclassical style column architecture with f...

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20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers

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Canvas, Wood

French school, circa 1840, Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on wood, signed
French school, circa 1840, Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on wood, signed

French school, circa 1840, Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on wood, signed

Located in Paris, FR

French school, circa 1840, Portrait of a Gentleman, monogrammed D.L. on the lower right oil on wood panel 28.8 x 24,8 In a beautiful antique frame : 48 x 43.5 cm This gentleman’s...

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1840s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Wedgwood Jasperware Jardiniere or Planter with Classical Figures, 1930s
Wedgwood Jasperware Jardiniere or Planter with Classical Figures, 1930s

Wedgwood Jasperware Jardiniere or Planter with Classical Figures, 1930s

By Wedgwood

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good Jasperware stoneware Jardiniere or Cache Pot, made by Wedgwood, England and dating to circa 1930s. The jardiniere has a lovely shape, very much like a brush pot...

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Early 20th Century British Classical Greek Planters and Jardinieres

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Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramic

New York City Street Painting Paul Bachem News Stand
New York City Street Painting Paul Bachem News Stand

New York City Street Painting Paul Bachem News Stand

By Michael Budden

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

A beautiful painting of NYC by contemporary artist Paul Bachem oil on canvas on panel 11 x 14 unframed, 17.38 x 20.5 framed signed LR BIOGRAPHY Paul Bachem studied with Harold R. S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Dionysus, 19th Century Italian School
Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Dionysus, 19th Century Italian School

Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Dionysus, 19th Century Italian School

Located in Beachwood, OH

19th Century Italian School Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Dionysus, 19th Century Bronze with black-green patination 24 x 10 x 10 inches Dionysus, in Greco-Roman religion, a nature ...

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19th Century Italian School Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

American Impressionist Painting Woodstock Artist John F Carlson Autumn Splendor
American Impressionist Painting Woodstock Artist John F Carlson Autumn Splendor

American Impressionist Painting Woodstock Artist John F Carlson Autumn Splendor

By John F Carlson

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Autumn Splendour oil on canvas 10 x 8 image size, 16 x 14 framed Not signed but Vose Gallery label with estate stamp on back The painting is in excellent condition in a gilded Impres...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Flemish painter in Italy - 17th century religious painting - Baptism Christ
Flemish painter in Italy - 17th century religious painting - Baptism Christ

Flemish painter in Italy - 17th century religious painting - Baptism Christ

Located in Varmo, IT

Flemish painter active in Italy (17th century) - Baptism of Christ. 122 x 74 cm (without frame) - 133 x 86 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in a wooden frame (not signed). The scen...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

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