Jan Van De Bent (Follower), Pastoral Scene With Distant Town & Mountains

Jan Van De Bent (Follower), Pastoral Scene With Distant Town & MountainsA fine early 19th century oil on canvas depicting two figures and several animals resting in an idealised landscape. The artist was a follower of Jan Van de Bent (1650 1690) who worked during the golden age of Dutch art. Van Der Bent was particularly adept at creating landscapes imbued with atmosphere and rural splendour. Artists working in this manner would often combine elements from their own natural world with fictional components from their

while she owns a pail

Several scratches and a few small losses including two towards the top of the canvas

of King Albert I and Queen Elizabeth

frames and supplies

For around 20 years

Bekessy has painted this scene with his usual vigour - the marks laid down with confidence and impressionistic flourishes

Some scuffs along the edges due to its previous frame

There seems to be some flecks of white paint here and there

The king is trapped - cornered and unable to move

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 25” x 23” / 64cm x 58cmYear of creation: 1927Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Artwork in good condition

Laermans work tended to focus on downtrodden labourers toiling hard within rural settings

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 34” x 38½” / 86cm x 98cmYear of creation: 1852Condition: Artwork presents well