Dutch 17th Century Oil on Wood Painting in the Manner of Frans Francken

An exceptional Continental late 17th century oil on canvas still life painting, in a 19th century giltwood frame. The beautiful painting displays a wonderful array of vivid colors an...

A stunning and most impressive Flemish late 17th century/early 18th century oil on canvas painting possibly by Frans Francken III. The beautiful and...

A striking and wonderfully detailed pair of Italian 17th century Oil on Canvas paintings, by Claude Lorrain. These wonderful paintings are set within rectangular Giltwood frames with an inner berried foliate band and mottled outer edges. Each painting depicts a classical landscape of ruins with the Athenian Acropolis in the background. The left painting displays an impressive altar to 'Athena of Velletri' with classical figures paying tribute aside a smoldering urn. Athena's companion Hermes can be seen flying above the crowds of people and overseeing the occasion. The painting to the right displays a classical ruin with the Acropolis in the distance. The Bill of Sale...

A stunning pair of Italian 17th century oil on canvas paintings by Antonio Travi. Each painting displays an impressive array of rich colors, typical of T...

A very beautiful early 17th century oil on board painting of Saint Eugene - The Archbishop Of Toledo, Spain. Wonderful brushwork and intricate detail....

17th century Virgin of the Assumption Oil on canvas, 93 x 81 cm Frame, 110 x 97 cm The present Assumption of the Virgin welcomes an innova...

Title: Moses on the Stone Date/period: XVII century Dimension: measure without frame 60cm x 83cm, frame 13cm in noble wood Materials: oil on wood Additional information: Dutch School...

Frans Franken III and aid, Adoration of the Magi Good condition The oil painting on wood, with a gold background, depicts an Adoration of the Magi. The Magi are dressed in sumptuous silk and brocade dresses; they wear precious hats and jewelery. The richness of their garments is in contrast with the humility of the Holy Family and of the other characters who, around curious, observe the scene. The hut is simple, made of wood and straw: above it shines the Comet, symbol of the divine event. In the distance, a group of wayfarers walk along a path that is lost on the horizon, blending into the gold of the bottom. The representation proposes a traditional iconography, in which the painter inserts some details that he lends himself to symbolic interpretations. Among these is the appearance of the Magi, who from the XIVth century differs iconographically: the wise astronomers represent the homage to Jesus of the then known parts of the world, namely Africa, Asia and Europe. To the right of the Magi, in the foreground, sits a monkey, considered a demonic creature and a symbol of lies and sin. It is depicted on the sidelines, as a defeat, next to a fragment of a classical column: ruin alludes to the end of paganism, of the old world that collapses with the advent of the new one, marked by the birth of Christ and liberation from the Original Sin. On the ruins he climbs the ivy, symbol of the immortality of the soul. The work is attributable to the workshop of the Flemish painter Frans Francken III...