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18th-century Flemish School, follower of Pieter Neefs
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24
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18th-century Flemish School, follower of Pieter Neefs
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €600
Voluntary lot
Description
18th-century Flemish School, follower of Pieter Neefs
Church interior
Oak panel
27 x 35.5 cm
Pieter Neefs is a central figure in Flemish art, renowned for his masterful depictions of church interiors. Born in Antwerp, he inherited an architectural painting tradition from his father, Pieter Neefs the Elder, and went on to establish himself as a major artist, specialising in capturing the grandeur and spiritual atmosphere of churches and cathedrals – particularly those in the Gothic style prevalent in Flanders. His work offers a unique insight into 17th-century religious life, combining a meticulous attention to detail with an evocative use of light and shadow to create scenes that are both realistic and deeply moving.
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