Antique Dutch Flemish oil painting study of a church interior scene.
Continental, Dutch or Flemish, circa 1650-1700.
Unsigned, artist unknown.
Oil on panel. Wooden frame.
Depicts a church interior scene with priest in the pulpit addressing the congregation.
It was originally designed to be viewed by candlelight - see video.
Size of frame: 25.75 x 20.5 inches;
Size of panel: 22 x 16.5 inches;
Size of front painting aperture: 21 x 16 inches.
Weight: 2.5 kg (allow up to 9 kg volumetric weight once packed).
Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks & scratches, some paint loss, craquelure and lots of knocks to and pieces missing from gesso frame but all part of its charm and character.
This painting is quite sombre and melancholy and, although photographed in daylight, please understand that it is quite dark in reality.
Priced accordingly.
Antique Dutch Flemish oil painting study of a church interior scene.
Continental, Dutch or Flemish, circa 1650-1700.
Unsigned, artist unknown.
Oil on panel. Wooden frame.
Depicts a church interior scene with priest in the pulpit addressing the congregation.
It was originally designed to be viewed by candlelight - see video.
Size of frame: 25.75 x 20.5 inches;
Size of panel: 22 x 16.5 inches;
Size of front painting aperture: 21 x 16 inches.
Weight: 2.5 kg (allow up to 9 kg volumetric weight once packed).
Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks & scratches, some paint loss, craquelure and lots of knocks to and pieces missing from gesso frame but all part of its charm and character.
This painting is quite sombre and melancholy and, although photographed in daylight, please understand that it is quite dark in reality.
Priced accordingly.