Artist Name |
Nicolaes Berchem (1620-1683) |
Title |
The Goat Herd |
Description |
This beautiful oil on panel pastoral landscape is attributed to the circle of Dutch Old Master artist Nicolaes Berchem. It dates to the early 18th century circa 1700. The painting is of a boy tending goats in a rocky landscape. The colouring and detail are superb, especially given its age. A really charming Old Master Dutch oil painting. |
Provenance |
British collection. |
Medium |
Oil on Panel |
Size |
8 x 11 inches |
Frame |
Housed in a complementary frame, 16 inches by 13 inches and in good condition. |
Condition |
Good condition. |
Biography |
Nicolaes Pietersz (1620 - 1683) son of the still-life painter Pieter Claesz, adopted the surname Berchem. He was born in Haarlem and worked chiefly in that city; he probably travelled to Italy in the 1640s. By 1677 he was working in Amsterdam. He was the principal Dutch painter of Italianate pastoral scenes. He was highly productive and versatile and had many pupils and followers. He collaborated with Ruisdael and J. B. Weenix. |
Price |
SOLD
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