This dutch landscape with trees, hills and travellers was created in the early 19th century by a follower of Jan Wijnants, a 17th century Dutch painter. Oil on panel. Dutch school, early 19th century. Original carved and gilded wood frame, richly decorated with acanthus leaves and floral motifs.
Dim. panel (without frame) : H:28cm, W:35cm.
Dim. panel with frame: H:42cm, W:50cm, D:7cm. / Dim: W: 19,7 in - D: 2,8in - H: 16,5in.
Circa :1800
Condition Report
In overall good condition, with light wear to the wood.
Literature
Jan Wijnants (Haarlem, 1632-Amsterdam, 1684) is known for his dune landscapes near Haarlem. He frequently chose dry trees as the main feature in the foreground and populated his compositions with shepherds, farmers, hunters and travellers. These figures were usually painted by other artists such as Johannes Lingelbach and Adriaen van de Velde, the latter probably a pupil of Wijnants. Several dutch landscapes by Jan Wijnants are housed in the National Gallery in London.
Bibliography
The National Gallery Online Database.
