Pieter Stortenbeker

Cows in landscape

Aris Knikker (1887 - 19662) Dutch landscape with cows resting underneath a tree and windmill on the horizon Signed lower right A. Knikker Oil on canvas Dimensions excl. frame: 29.5 x...

Gerard ter Borch (II) (1617-1681), copy after, around 1700 'Boy Fleaing a Dog' Oil on canvas Professionally restored (cleaned and relined) In modern frame in 17th century style Dimensions excl. frame: 33 x 27,5 cm. Dimensions incl. frame: approx. 50 x 45,5 cm. Depcited is a boy busy fleaing a dog. The boy sits on a chair with the dog on his lap. On a table on the right there is a book and a pen. On a wooden bench lies the boy's hat. What is unique about this painting by Ter Borch, is the relationship that is depicted between human and animal. Mostly animals like dogs where depicted as an attribute in paintings in the 17th century, and sometimes used to symbolize certain character traits. This boy is lovingly caring for his dog, which he is giving his full attention. Another interesting detail is that Ter Borch's brother Moses, was probably the model for this painting. Ter borch often used family members as models for his paintings. Moses was also a very talented painter and draughtsman. Several copies of this work by Ter Borch are known. One of these copies is in the collection of the Dutch Rijksmuseum (Image included in the image gallery (last image)). The original painting is in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek museum in Munich, Germany. Gerard ter Borch, also known as Gerard Terburg, was a Dutch genre painter who lived in the Dutch Golden Age. He influenced fellow Dutch painters Gabriel Metsu...

Artist unknown Large Balinese painting on canvas depicting a tropical forest with birds. Indonesia, second half 20th century In modern frame Dimensions: 83 x 135 cm. (without frame...

Franciscus Melzer (1808-1865) Interior painting with a cat that gives out a scratch Signed lowerright corner F. Melzer Oil on mahogany wooden pane...

Gerard Delfgaauw (Monster 1882-1947 The Hague) ‘View of the city of Deventer, The Netherlands’ Signed lower right G. J. Delfgaauw Oil on canvas Dimensions (without frame): approx. 4...

J. A. van Schooten (1870-1933) 'The mint, Deventer' Signed lower left J. v. Schooten Maroufle (oil on canvas on board) Dimensions without frame: 26 x 34 cm. Dimensions with frame: 4...

Snow, geese,white,Ukraine Georgij MOROZ (Dneprodzerzinsk, Ucraina, 1937 - St. Petersburg, 2015) 1937: he was born in Dneprodzerzinsk, Ucraina. 1949-56: he began artistic studies in ...

Late 19th century Scottish Highland Lock landscape, with Cattle watering E.Mulready was almost certainly a pseudo name for William Langley a well known English painter of landscapes...

"So British" by Fabriano is a delightful portrayal of quintessential British charm captured in a single scene. This original wildlife painting, executed in oil on canvas, celebrates ...

"Felix" by Lilia Mazurkevich invites viewers into a serene yet vibrant blue sky, where a singular bird stands out with its serene presence. Perched gracefully on a solitary branch, t...

"Easter John" by Lilia Mazurkevich welcomes viewers into a serene yet vibrant blue sky, where a singular bird steals the spotlight with its exuberant presence. Perched gracefully on ...

In “Pieces Of A Mystery,” George A. Gonzalez masterfully captures a scene of intrigue and fascination. The painting unveils a captivating still life composition, where a table is ado...