Mattheus Terwesten (attributed To) - 18th Century Dutch School, Allegory Of Abundance Hsp

Dutch school of the early 18th century, allegory of abundance, in the form of a goddess holding a horn of plenty from which grape-picking putti come to draw, under the eye of Bacchus. In the background, Diana the Huntress accompanied by her muses. Oil on oak panel (Two boards, not parqueted). On the reverse, chalk inscriptions and old labels 'num: 56 / MA'; Trace of signature on the left on the pedestal. The painting is presented in its original frame in carved oak and gilded with gold leaf. Attributed to Mattheus TERWESTEN (1670 - 1757) Mattheus TERWESTEN, born February 23, 1670 in The Hague and died June 11, 1757 in Berlin, is a Dutch painter. He is a court painter at the court of Frederick William I of Prussia and professor at the Royal Prussian Academy of Arts. He is known for his portraits, but also his historical allegories painted on walls and ceilings. (wikipedia). Many thanks to the Cabinet Turquin for the work of identifying the painter. Beautiful museum quality painting in very good condition. Panel dimensions 39 x 33.5 cm Frame dimensions 55 x 49.5cm