Attributed To Cornelis Saftleven (1607 - 1681), Devils And Monsters Tormenting Three Men

Attributed to Cornelis Saftleven
Dutch painter
Gorinchem 1607 – 1681 Rotterdam
Devils and monsters tormenting three men
Oil on panel : 32,7 X 45,9 cm
Unsigned
Frame : 59,6 X 72,9 cm

During his visit to Antwerp in his mid-twenties Cornelis must have seen diabolic engravings by Pieter Brueghel I and paintings of Frans Francken II and of David Teniers II which inspired him to develop in this particular field. Today Cornelis’ images of so-called “spookerijen”, demonic themes including visions of Hell, Temptations of Saint Anthony, witchcraft scenes and Black Sabbaths are considered to be his most important contributions to Dutch painting.

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