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This charming Old Master painting, possibly Flemish, depicts a busy rural landscape populated by shepherds, a mischievous flock, a working watermill, a donkey cart, and scattered village buildings on the far bank. A stone arched bridge curves across the water in the middle distance, connecting the two sides. The work combines pastoral genre elements with a hint of narrative, unified throughout by a classically layered landscape composition. Presented in an antique Charles II pattern frame. Unsigned. With a satirical scene painted on the reverse. On panel.
Condition
Signs of wear consistent with age, including fine craquelure throughout. Examination under UV light reveals areas of prior restoration and overpainting. The panel has previously split, with a horizontal repair to the reverse (upper third); this repair is slightly visible from the front. Minor surface wear and scuffing are present. The frame displays a fine patina consistent with age.
Overall, the artwork is in very good condition for its age.
Size
41 x 59.5cm (16.1" x 23.4")Framed Size: 50 x 68cm (19.7" x 26.8")
