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488 - 17TH-CENTURY FLEMISH SCHOOL - Pastoral scene with a flock of…
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Estimate €900 - €2,000
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17TH-CENTURY FLEMISH SCHOOL - Pastoral scene with a flock of sheep Oil on copper. Dimensions: 21 x 30 cm. This work depicts a lively pastoral scene set in a Flemish rural environment, where a group of peasants and shepherds tend a flock of sheep in the foreground, whilst various figures are scattered across the background landscape. The composition skilfully combines genre painting with landscape, two of the most prized specialities of 17th-century Flemish painting. In the central area, the human figures interact in an atmosphere of tranquil everyday life, whilst the animals, rendered with remarkable naturalistic attention to detail, contribute to the scene’s vitality and dynamism. The landscape unfolds in depth with gentle hills, winding paths, rural buildings and small figures that enliven the horizon—characteristic features of the Flemish Golden Age painting tradition. The copper panel provides a smooth and stable surface that lends itself to precise drawing and rich colour, qualities particularly valued by Flemish painters of the 16th and 17th centuries. The meticulous attention to detail, the delicacy of the figures, and the careful spatial composition are reminiscent of the tradition developed by artists specialising in genre scenes and rural landscapes, a style that enjoyed widespread popularity amongst European collectors of the time. The work is also notable for the contrast between the illuminated areas and the shadows enveloping the foreground, creating a warm and evocative atmosphere that accentuates the idyllic character of the composition. Perfectly cleaned and preserved in very good condition, this painting is an attractive example of 17th-century Flemish cabinet painting, intended for private enjoyment and the contemplation of scenes inspired by rural life and the harmony between humankind and nature. Item held in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export licence from the country of origin may be required.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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