⭕ SNYERS: IMPRESSIVE BATTLE SCENE 17TH C Oil Painting NR
Original museums quality oil painting on canvas.A stunning scene where the artist has cleverly depicted,in great detail,an apparent victory from one of the battles from the 30 year war in Europe; soldiers taking possession of a castle and the turmoil that surrounds it; one of them falling helplessly. Excellently portrayed. Strong in colors and theme. Vivid in appearance.
MOTIF:The Thirty Years War is one of the great conflicts of early modern European history. The Thirty Years War consisted of a series of declared and undeclared wars which raged through the years 1618-1648 throughout central Europe. During the Thirty Years War the opponents were, on the one hand, the House of Austria: the Habsburg Holy Roman Emperors Ferdinand II and Ferdinand III together with their Spanish cousin Philip IV.
ARTIST: Signed P. Snyers. Pieter Snyers (1681-1752) is a well-listed Flemish artist.
DATING: First part of the 18th Century. As always, we guarantee the dating.
CONDITION: Excellent considering its age. Relined approximately 150 years ago.Craquelures due to age in the upper area.No missing paint,holes or tears. Please see the photos.
The frame is in a very good condition. Minor signs of age. Ready to hang.
SIZE: 25 by 31 (64 cm by 79 cm) without the frame. 29.5 by 35.5 (75 cm by 90 cm) with the frame.