18th Century and Earlier Landscape Paintings

Landscape with martyrdom of Saint Stephen is an old master artwork realized in 17th century. Mixed colored oil painting on canvas. Includes coeval gilded frame cm. 148x196. The artwork is attributed to Vincent Adriaenssen called il Manciola (Antwerp, 1595 - Roma, 1675) Among the painters who worked in the first half of the seventeenth century it is possible to indicate only the Neapolitan Scipione Compagno (1624-1680) as the author of scenes of martyrs set within a landscape or a view such as, for example, the Martyrdom of Saint Stefano recently hesitated at the Ansorena in Madrid on June 16, 2021. It should be noted, however, that the landscape represented in the painting examined here, characterized by luxuriant vegetation, meticulously represented "in the Flemish style", shows differences with the typical settings of the paintings di Compagno, characterized above all by urban views, visionary architectures or rather arid vegetation. Even the refined figures, so elongated and lanky, represented in our painting, in particular the group of knights in the foreground on the right, are not reflected in the production of the Neapolitan painter. These elements, to which we add the depiction of the Eternal Father amidst the clouds and the detail of the dog in profile in the foreground, instead recall a painter mainly known as a battle soldier, but who was also the author of many works depicting episodes from ancient Rome set within luxuriant landscapes, or rather Vincent Adriaenssen known as Manciola, a painter from Antwerp whose figure has been shed light thanks to recent studies. The group of horsemen represented to the right of the examined painting is, in fact, comparable with other groups on horseback present in numerous works by Manciola such as, for example, in the Triumph of Caesar (Rome, Babuino, 23-03-2010; formerly Florence, Collection Privata, 2006), while similar elongated and somewhat lanky figures, dressed in red, yellow, blue and white, can be found in the three paintings conserved at the Cassa di Risparmio di Pesaro, which in the past were erroneously attributed to the Umbrian painter Francesco Allegrini...

William H. Kinnicutt (American, 1865-1934) Soft Shadows Oil on canvas Signed lower right 16 x 20 inches 20.5 x 24.5 inches, framed See condition in photos William H. Kinnicutt was a...

This lovely British 18th century Old Master landscape oil painting is attributed to circle of Richard Wilson. Painted circa 1770 it is a Capriccio Tivoli landscape with figures by a ...

Remembering the magic of everyday life moments in the art of David Teniers: The art of David Teniers the Younger (1610–1690) coincided with the heyday of the Flemish Baroque and cap...

Tuscan Master (17th century) - Raising of the Cross. 52 x 45.5 cm without frame, 69 x 62.5 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on panel, in a carved, gild...

Antique Italian painting from 18th century. Framework oil on canvas, on the first canvas, depicting a view with characters, animals and ruins of good pictorial quality. Large size fr...

Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem (Haarlem 1562–1638)Workshop Apollo tending the flocks of Admetus Oil on canvas 93 x 69 cm In frame 92 x 116 cm The foreground is dominated by the powerful figure of the Greek god Apollo, dressed in a single drape that leaves most of his athletic body uncovered: the god of the arts and music holds his lyre, one of his most iconic attributes, in his hands; with the same arm, he holds a shepherd's crook: an unusual tool for this deity, but one that allows us to understand the particular episode in which he is involved. The subject refers, in particular, to the mythical episode in which Apollo was punished by Zeus for exterminating the Cyclopes and forced to serve a mortal for nine years: his sentence was to protect, as a shepherd, the flocks of King Admetus (king of Pherae, in Thessaly). This particular episode is very interesting because it also tells us about the origin of the lyre as an instrument sacred to the god: in the Homeric hymns, it is said that Hermes...

Resurrection of Christ Attributed to the Master of the Prodigal Son / Jan Mandyn (1500-1560) Oil on panel, 73 x 56 cm (without frame), 81 x 63 cm (with frame) The work was exa...

18th-19th century landscape painter Panoramic view of Florence Oil on canvas 32 x 51 cm In gilded frame 42 x 63 cm Hampel: Paintings 19th/20th Jahrhundert, 21.02.2024, lot 99...

This exquisite oil on canvas depicts a mythological scene rendered with great finesse, likely painted during the late 17th century. A reclining nude female figure, partially draped i...

Figures in Rocky Outcrop Circle of Philipp Peter Roos (German, 1657–1706) 17th century, unsigned oil on linen canvas, unframed canvas: 29 x 34.5 inches Provenance: private collectio...

The Artist and his Model French School, 18th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 14 x 17 inches Board: 11 x 14 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good co...

Ancient monuments is an original painting realized by Vinzenz Fischer (1729-1810) in the late 18th century. Mixed colored oil painting on canvas. This beautiful artwork represents ...

Grand Tour Study Italian School, 18th century monogrammed, lower right hand corner, Watercolour wash painting on board, glazed frame Framed size: 9 x 11 inches The painting captures...

Antonio Travi, called Sestri (Genoa, Sestri Ponente 1608 - Genoa 1665) Landscape with ruins and biblical scene First half of the seventeenth century oil on canvas, 82 x 121 cm The beautiful painting published, which presents a vast landscape with architectural ruins, fully reflects the pictorial poetics of Antonio Travi (Sestri Ponente 1608 - Genoa 1665), the first landscape painter of the Genoese pictorial school; A poetic that remains constant throughout his career: Bernardo Strozzi...

A highly important Flemish Old Master oil painting by Peter Van Lint (1609-1690), titled "Preparing for the Hunt", the painting is dated & signed by the artist, 1620. The painting wa...

Jesus at the House of Mary & Martha Italian artist, 1600's oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 32.5 x 56.5 inches Provenance: Private collection, England Condition: for a work of such mo...

Village work by Maurice Mazeilie (French, 1924-2021) watercolor painting on artist paper, unframed signed lower left stamped verso A figure works on the land by traditional village b...

Portrait of a Lady English School, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 31 x 25 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: good and sound condition

Attributed to Ludolf Backhuysen Dutch Coastal Vessels and a Merchantman Off a Harbour Mouth Oil on canvas Canvas Size 22 1/4 x 30 in Framed Size 29 x...

The Hunting Party Attributed to Dirk Maes (1659-1717) Dutch. Figures in a Classical Landscape, Watercolour and wash on paper, Mounted, unframed image 6.75" x 9.75" (17.1 x 24.7cm)...

Giuseppe Zais (Forno di Canale 1709 - Treviso 1784) - Landscape with Resting Horsemen. 37.5 x 97.5 cm unframed, 45.5 x 104.5 cm with frame. Oil on canvas, in a carved and gilded wo...

17th Century Antique Dutch School Oil Painting Landscape Farmhouse Animals Dutch, 1663 Panel: Height 27cm, width 30cm Frame: Height 43cm, width 46cm, depth 4cm This 17th-century Du...

Roman Goddess "Dea Africa" Goddess Of The African Continent, 18th Century Italian School Large 18th Century Italian School portrait of the Roman Goddess "Dea Africa" holding a shac...

Adriaen de Gryef (Leiden 1657 - Brussels 1722) Signed ‘A Gryeff f’(ecit) - centre left Peasant in the courtyard with still life of animals and fruit Oil on canvas Dimensions (cm): ...

Joshua Shaw (Billingborough 1776-1860 New Jersey) An open landscape with cattle watering signed and dated 'J. Shaw. 1810' lower right Oil on canvas Canvas Size 36 x 51 in Framed Siz...

Dutch School, 17th century oil painting on board, this work features a golden ship on blue seas with white crests against a stormy clouded sky. In the distance more ships can be seen, and a spot of blue sky gives the stormy clouds relief. Light shines through the white clouds casting shadows of color on the gray storm and choppy sea waters. Dramatic and masterful. Presented in overall very good condition in what may be the original mahogany wood frame. Excellent for an office, library, den or study, but can also be effective in a living room, dining room or bedroom. The frame has a rich wood tone. Easy to ship and ready to hang. Check out our Saltire Gallerie...

Artist: Adriaen van Stalbemt (Stalbempt) 1580-1662 Title: Abraham and the Sacrifice of His Son Isaac “Das Opfer des Abraham” According to the Old...

This impressive Old Master oil painting, created in the early 18th century, is attributed to Jan Pieter van Bredael the Younger, a renowned Flemish artist who lived at the turn of th...

Giulio Carpioni (Venice, 1613 - Vicenza, 1678), Attributable to Bacchanale Oil on canvas 98 x 132 cm. - In frame 120 x 154 cm. This high-quality, beautifully preserved painti...

Wilds Birds Dutch School, 17th century Circle of Melchior d'Hondecoeter (Dutch, 1636-1695) framed: 52.5 x 46 inches canvas: 50 x 44 inches provenance: private collection, UK conditio...

A Summer Day's Sailing by Maurice Mazeilie (French, 1924-2021) watercolor painting on artist paper, unframed unsigned stamped verso A summer feel to this sunny image by a small harbo...

Circle of Teniers, Peasants in a Landscape passing by a river and an Inn.

Architectural Study of a Grand Stone Archway by Maurice Mazeilie (French, 1924-2021) watercolor painting on artist paper, unframed unsigned stamped verso Beautifully composed work wh...

Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting depicts "Orpheus and the Animals." The harp-playing Orpheus sits centrally in front of a tree whose trunk bifurcates above his head. This central tree frames with its crown the scenery towards the horizon and at the same time offers through branches the possibility for many birds to find space. The left half of the picture is characterized by a seascape, at the edge of which the ruins of a castle can be seen deep in the background. This seascape, framed by mountains on the horizon, is the only area where sky can be seen. On this side, waterfowl such as storks, swans and ducks can be seen. In the right half, the viewer looks into a deep European forest. On this right side, more land animals can be found, such as deer, rabbits and lions, among others. Orpheus wears opulent red and gold trimmed clothing, under his blue breastplate we see a white shirt. His feet are adorned by elaborate sandals. His head is surrounded by a radiant laurel wreath ("poeta laureatus"). The young man is clearly identifiable as the singer and poet of Greek mythology, Orpheus, by his harp, the laurel wreath and the animals surrounding him. Orpheus was one of the Argonauts who, under Jason, was searching for the Golden Fleece. He sang so beautifully that he even conquered the angry sea and enemies by the magic of his lyre. During the journey, Orpheus is said to have drowned out even the sirens with his singing. It is said that he was the greatest of all poets and charmed people, animals, stones and trees with his singing. In total, 51 birds and 37 different species are depicted in the painting. The animals are mostly depicted in great detail and, except for a few, can be identified. Mainly European species of animals are shown. Exceptions are the ostrich-like nandu peeking out from behind the deer, as well as the large parrot on the upper left, and the two lions. Similar is the case for the large animal directly behind Orpheus on the right. The shape of the head suggests an arctic fox from the polar regions, even though the body is much too large. The arctic fox was first described in 1555 by Olaus Magnus. However, it could also be a depiction of a brown or black bear. An unusual detail is the animal, which is relatively isolated in the right background and looks to the left. It is not clearly identifiable, but it shows certain similarities with the Australian kangaroo. This was first described by Vespucci in 1500 and further by Francisco Pelsaert in 1629. If it is indeed a kangaroo, this would be one of the earliest surviving pictorial representations. In this painting, Orpheus is accompanied by a small monkey playing a viola da gamba. This is an iconographic peculiarity. In general, this painting has some peculiarities compared to other paintings with "Orpheus and the animals". The central positioning of Orpheus is quite common, but he usually holds a lyre and is dressed in an antique style, but not as opulently. The choice of animals is also remarkable: European animals in particular are seen, hardly any exotic features, such as camels or elephants. The two lions in the right foreground are a quotation from Peter Paul Rubens and his depiction of "Daniel in the Lion's Den", which was realized in an engraving. The present painting can be classified as belonging to the Flemish School of the 17th century on the basis of its painterly and compositional conception. From the circle of Jan Brueghel the Younger are numerous representations of this Orpheus - theme, which take it as an opportunity to show as many exotic animals. There are also echoes of Spanish painters such as Juan de Arellano...

Coastal view at sunset with fishermen and boats Atelier of Charles François Grenier De Lacroix, called de Marseille (Marseille 1700 - Berlin 1782) Oil on canvas 50 x 62 cm. - in fra...

Fishing boats by the Coast by Maurice Mazeilie (French, 1924-2021) watercolor painting on artist paper, unframed signed lower right stamped verso Appealing painting in slightly overa...

This superb British 18th century Old Master capriccio oil painting is attributed to circle of noted landscape artist Richard Wilson. Painted circa 1750 it is a stunning river landsca...

Magnificent Italian painting from the first half of the 18th century. This oil on canvas artwork depicts the biblical episode of Moses driving the shepherds from the well of Midian. ...

Artist/ School: Italian School, early 18th century The painting is almost certainly from the circle of the Italian Baroque painter known as 'Rosa da Napoli', Jacob Roos (Rome 1682-Na...

Jacob de Backer (Antwerp, c. 1555 – Antwerp, c. 1585) The Redemption of Adam and Eve after their Expulsion from Eden Oil on oak panel (106 x 76 cm - In frame 126 x 96 cm) Th...

A great 17th-century religious painting. This painting oil on canvas depicts a poignant subject, highly popular in the Baroque era: The Lamentation over the Dead Christ. This intense...

Pietro Antoniani (Milan circa 1740-1805) A view of Paesteum with Grand Tourists in the foreground Oil on canvas Painting Size 13 x 19 1/2 in Framed Size 17 x 24 in Provenance Sale,...

Flemish School, 1600s Landscape With Pan and Syrinx painted around the 1600s oil on copper 19 x 23.5 cm frame 29 x 34 cm Hand-made oak frame by Swedish frame maker Christer Björkma...

Jacob van Ruisdael (Haarlem 1628-Amsterdam 1682) attributable Wooded Landscape with Waterfall Oil on canvas 74 x 94 cm. - framed 91 x 111 cm. A wooded view crossed by a tumultuous...

The Blacksmiths Forge British artist, late 18th century Circle of Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817) oil on board, unframed board: 11 x 14.5 inches provenance: private collection, En...

This lovely Dutch Old Master oil painting is attributed to artist Pieter Wouwerman. Painted circa 1660 it is figurative landscape with horseback travellers and their dogs in the foreground with ruins on their right. Beyond is a river and hilly landscape, all in the fading light of approaching dusk. There are some superb details making this an excellent Dutch Golden Age oil painting. Provenance: Devonshire estate. Condition. Oil on canvas, 24 inches by 20 inches and in good condition. Frame. Housed in a complementary gilt frame, 31 inches by 27 inches and in good condition. Pieter Wouwerman (1623-1682) was a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter. He was born in Haarlem. According to Arnold Houbraken, a biographer of artists from the Dutch Golden Age, Pieter Wouwerman was the brother of the landscape painters Jan and Philips Wouwerman, who, like his more famous brother, made a living selling Italianate landscapes in the manner of Pieter van Laer...

George Smith of Chichester (1714-1776) Landscape with goatherds near a waterfall Oil on canvas Signed 'Geo. Smith' lower left Canvas Size 18 x 25 i...

Attributed Charles François Grenier de Lacroix or Charles - François Lacroix de Marseille (1700 - 1782) as signed lower left on the stone “Lacroix”. The scene of the departure of nobles on a ship, somewhere among the Mediterranean landscapes at sunrise. Lacroix's sense of color and attention to detail are particularly impressive: the sea is calm, the sun is rising and as a soft pink hue begins to emerge in the clouds, the morning haze has not yet cleared and the air is clear and clean, large ship...

A pair of 18th century Italian landscapes with classical ruins and figures, circa 1750. Circle of Giovanni Panini (1691-1765) Thomas Agnew and Sons, Lo...

This simply stunning large Old Master landscape oil painting is attributed to noted Dutch artist Adriaen van Diest. Painted circa 1700 this Mediterranean Italian landscape painting has everything; A really interesting landscape with land, river, sea and mountains, interesting figures and cattle and a wonderful sky with fading light. The details and the capturing of the light make this a really fantastic Dutch Old Master country house Grand Tour oil painting. Irresistible. Provenance. Dorset estate. Condition. Oil on canvas, 42 inches by 20 inches and in good condition. Frame. Housed in an English carved giltwood frame, 50 inches by 28 inches framed and in good condition. Adriaen van Diest (1655-1704) was born in the Hague in the Netherlands. Like his father and his brother, he pursued a career as a marine painter, that is, a painter of seascapes and sailing ships. In 1673, attracted by the thriving English market for portraits and marine paintings, he joined the exodus of Dutch artists leaving to work in England. It is thought that his master was Willem van de Velde the Younger...

Monogrammed lower left: Johan Philip Korn (1728 - 1796), was a Swedish painter. A beautiful landscape, with a backwater in which carefree ducks swim, hunters and their dogs in passion, in the background you can see a city with a bell tower. Old masters have been depicting animals in their paintings since the Renaissance. In those days, hunting scenes were popular - there is always a share of emotional participation in them. Here it is necessary to understand that in previous centuries people looked at hunting as a means of obtaining food, therefore naturalism dominates in the painting of the old masters. Old oil painting on wooden panel, in a non-original frame of the 19th century. Size app.: 49 x 64 cm (roughly 19.3 x 25.2 in) and nice golden gesso frame ca 65.5 x 81.5 cm (roughly 25.8 x 32.1 in). Very Good condition, age wear, cracks on a wooden board, minor losses, retouches, cleared and conserved. Please study good resolution images for overall cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 6.4 kg is going to measure some 10 kg volume weight packed for shipment. Johan Philip Korn first began his career as a decorative painter. He was a student of artist Johan Sevenbom (1721-1784). After further studies he changed to landscape painting in the Rococo style of French artist François Boucher (1703–1770) and often after Dutch copper engravings. In 1759, Korn became master of the Stockholm...

Thomas Wyck or Wijck (Bewerwyck 1616- Haarlem 1677) Signed lower left: TWyck (under the floating barrel) Mediterranean coastal view ca. 1660 Oil on canvas, 43 x 52 cm in frame ...

Oil on Canvas. Central European school of the 18th century. In the center of the scene, set in a richly vegetated landscape, stands a shepherd with his flock of sheep, caught in a mo...

Claude Michel Hamon Duplessis (active in Versailles from 1791 to 1799) Signed one lower right, the other lower left “M. h. Duplessis” Pair of paintings ...

Monumental 18th-century French battle. Oil painting on canvas depicting the Battle of Hydaspes, in which Alexander the Great defeated the Indian king Porus. A painting of considerabl...

George Morland (1763 London - 1804 Brighton). Sheltering from the Storm. Oil on canvas, relined, 37.5 x 29.5 cm (visible size), 53.5 x 45.5 cm (...

Francesco Albani (Bologna 1578 - 1660) Follower of The Rape (or Abduction) of Europa Oil on panel 44 x 53 cm with gilded wooden frame (19th century) 61 x 71 cm The work de...

As we gaze upon at this artwork, our eyes are immediately drawn to the foreground where a comical spectacle unfolds before us. A carriage, stubbornly stuck in the midst of a ford, se...

Chinese painter (18th century) - Oriental scene with pagoda and bridge. 46.5 x 73 cm unframed, 55.5 x 79.5 cm with frame. Oil on canvas, in a wooden frame (not signed). Condition ...