Cornelis Van Dalen, Six Classical 17th-Century Engravings

Cornelis Van Dalen, Six Classical 17th-Century EngravingsA set of six classical 17th century engravings depicting Roman statues, which were engraved by Cornelis Van Dalen (c. 1602 1665) after Francois Perrier (1590 1650). This particular set dates to 1660 when they were reprinted in Amsterdam by Nicolaes Visscher (1618 1679). All six are housed in identical contemporary frames as shown on the first example. Medium: Engravings on paperOverall size: 11 x 15 28cm x 39cmYear of creation: 1660Condition: Overall

in which he paints two almighty fires that dominate the night’s sky

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 29½” x 33½” / 75cm x 85cmYear of creation: 1894Provenance: EnglandCondition: Very presentable

Willy Thiriar lived in Brussels and worked during the early part of the 20th-century

has used a palette of muted tones to convey a quiet and still atmosphere

The artist is clearly well-trained and they’ve rendered the various elements with skill and a keen eye

He trained under Jean-Paul Laurens/J

They’re lost in the music

It’s also possible that it's by a painter within his circle

Light craquelure but otherwise fine

Adolf Schill

Malmö Art Museum and the Swedish State's portrait collection at Gripsholm Castle

and the view is graduated towards a distant town