"Still Life With Flowers, Fruit, Monkey, Parrot And Dog. 17th Century. "
Rich composition for this Flemish still life from the 17th century which is similar to Jan Pauwel Gillemans the Elder. This composition offers us in the foreground a large copper basin with a gadrooned belly from which seems to emerge a quantity of fruits such as grapes, melon, large... as well as a large bouquet of very varied flowers with subtle colors and details, on either side are painted a dog and a monkey held by a chain under the eye of a parrot perched on a branch, In the background an architectural element and a landscape with large trees and mountains complete the painting. If the painting shows wear it is nonetheless a very interesting and rare decoration, still on its original canvas, this painting is similar to the work of Jan Pauwel Gillemans the Elder (Antwerp 1618-1675). Later frame, 20th century. Dimensions: On the frame: 130 x 98 cm