1 / 3
Photo 1/3 du lotPhoto 2/3 du lotPhoto 3/3 du lot
Premium Templum Fine Art Auctions

500 - 18TH-CENTURY FLEMISH SCHOOL, IN THE CIRCLE OF EGBERT VAN HEE…
See original version (Spanish)

Estimate €1,200 - €3,000
Sale commission
Description
18TH-CENTURY FLEMISH SCHOOL, IN THE CIRCLE OF EGBERT VAN HEEMSKERCK (Haarlem, 1634 – London, 1704) - Tavern Scene Oil on panel. Dimensions: 47 x 35.5 cm. Dimensions with frame: 64 x 52 cm. This work depicts a lively tavern scene featuring various characters gathered in a typical interior, a theme that achieved extraordinary popularity in Flemish and Dutch painting between the 17th and 18th centuries. The figures are engrossed in everyday activities, conversations and leisure, creating a composition rich in anecdotal details and brimming with observations of daily life. The warm atmosphere of the interior, the expressive rendering of the figures and the careful arrangement of the characters reflect the interest in genre scenes that characterised numerous masters of Northern Europe. The painting shows clear affinities with the work of Egbert van Heemskerck, an artist known for his depictions of taverns, popular gatherings and genre scenes set in humble interiors. His compositions are distinguished by their narrative vividness, humorous tone and attention to the expressions and gestures of the figures – elements that resonate in this work. The lighting, focused on the main figures, and the use of a colour palette dominated by ochres, browns and reds help to create an intimate and enveloping atmosphere, characteristic of this type of representation. During the 18th century, tavern scenes inspired by the works of Egbert van Heemskerck continued to enjoy considerable popularity amongst European collectors, resulting in numerous works produced within his circle or in his style. This painting is a fine example of this tradition, notable for the quality of its execution, the narrative richness of the scene, and its ability to evoke the everyday atmosphere of inns and taverns in Northern Europe. Lot 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 ...
See original version (Spanish)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Auction location
Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like