Attributed to Dutch artist, youngest Jan Van der Meer (1656-1705) or his circle. Pastoral scene with little livestock and figures of reclining shepherds by town walls, castle or cathedral in background, distant houses and hazed valley - It is a great Italianate capriccio example of the baroque period, showcasing the artist's skill. Antique oil painting on canvas, unsigned, solid gorgeous 19th century frame.
Size app.: 42.5 x 54 cm (roughly 16.7 x 21.3 in), frame is 72 x 82 cm (roughly 28.3 x 32.3 in). Pretty good condition with numerous restored losses, repairs, retouches. Please study good resolution images for 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. 7.4 kg is going to measure 10 kg packed for shipment.