Jan Both (Follower), Idyllic River Landscape With Figures Miniature from within the decorative confines

from within the decorative confines of his studio at Veurne

and specimens of his works shown

Christie’s stencil

classical landscapes of the previous century toward something more observed

Note how the window is partially reflected in the antique print of the Madonna and Child

Jan Both (Follower), Idyllic River Landscape With Figures Miniature from within the decorative confinesThis early 18th century Dutch oil painting depicts figures in a picturesque backlit river landscape. Its influenced by the works of Jan Both (1615 1652). A falling sun casts an atmospheric glow, rendered in a gentle gradient of tints, illuminating the partially obscured horizon and spilling into the river. Its distinctly Claudian, with the foreground in shadow, broken by flickers of crisp foliage and highlights on the forms of resting figures. The