Original 17th Century Baroque Pastoral Farmyard Scene Old Master Oil Painting

This beautiful 17th-century pastoral oil painting, the work of an unknown but skilled master, is a wonderful representation of the Baroque period. The narrative of the plot unfolds in the farmyard of a country estate: women milking and tending to the livestock, a peasant helping them in this, resting animals exhausted by the midday sun. Thanks to the virtuosic work with lighting, colour palette, and a professionally constructed composition, the artist made the summer heat in this genre scene practically palpable to us. This painting, full of the contemplative harmony of rural life, will become a wonderful addition to the collection of any admirer of the Old Masters of the Golden Age.
DETAILS:
Artist: Unsigned, unidentified professional artist.
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Image dimensions (approx.): 47 x 62.6 cm (18.5 x 24.6 inches).
Condition: Overall in very good condition with age related wear, craquelure, canvas likely relined, minor repairs and retouches, ready to frame.
Frame: Unframed.
Provenance: Swedish private collection.
Shipping: Approx. weight 1 kg; packed approx. weight 2-3 kg. Secure, insured worldwide shipping available.
Notes: Please refer to the high-resolution photographs that form part of the condition report. Colors and tonal values may vary when viewed in person, depending on viewing conditions and ambient lighting.